This is a collection of mechanics problems organised by curriculum content. More topics are available in the mechanics curriculum mapping pages.
problem
1 out of 3
Favourite
Speed-Time Problems at the Olympics
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race against Usain Bolt?
problem
1 out of 3
Favourite
Cannon Balls
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3
How high will a ball taking a million seconds to fall travel?
problem
1 out of 3
Favourite
Dangerous Driver?
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Was it possible that this dangerous driving penalty was issued in error?
problem
1 out of 3
Speedo
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3
Investigate the relationship between speeds recorded and the distance travelled in this kinematic scenario.
problem
2 out of 3
Board and Spool
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
2 out of 3
Think about this mechanical configuation and compute the time taken for the man to reach the spool