Skip to main content
GIOPHYSICS
Menu

A-Level Physics · 3 Dynamics

Weight, normal reaction, and components for A-Level Physics

Weight, normal reaction, and components is mapped to 3 Dynamics in the Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.

AS · AS Level foundationsGuide 2 of 7

Where this fits

3 Dynamics

Curriculum
Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics
Theme or group
AS Level foundations
Current framework
Examinations in 2025–2027 · Version 1

Topics 1–11 establish measurement, mechanics, waves, electricity, and particle physics.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Define weight, normal reaction, and components in precise physics language.

  2. 02

    Choose and apply the mapped relationship with symbols, units, and assumptions stated.

  3. 03

    Explain how the result fits the wider syllabus topic and test whether it is reasonable.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

3 Dynamics sits inside AS Level foundations. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

3 Dynamics

This syllabus point maps to 7 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Newton's laws and resultant force
  2. 02Weight, normal reaction, and componentsCurrent guide
  3. 03Free-body diagrams and net-force models
  4. 04Linear momentum
  5. 05Impulse and force-time graphs
  6. 06Conservation of momentum
  7. 07Two-dimensional momentum

Continue on GioPhysics

Choose the right next step.

The curriculum context stays public. Lesson and presentation access follows the existing GioPhysics membership rules.

LearnOpen the mapped lessonWeight, normal reaction, and componentsTeachOpen the presentationClassroom sequence for this conceptPractiseOpen problem applicationsEasy through expert problem pathwaysPlanOpen the full curriculum mapCambridge Physics 9702