Using suvat How do I use the suvat equations to solve projectile problems? For projectile motion with acceleration a m s-2 and initial velocity u m s-1 ax = 0, ay = ±g (depending on which direction...
Horizontal & Vertical Components What is a projectile? A projectile is a particle moving freely, under gravity, in a two-dimensional plane Examples of projectile motion include Sports such as b...
suvat in 2D What are the 2D/vector suvat formulae? Given that acceleration is constant, four of the five suvat formulae can be used with vector The final formula can not be written in vector form ...
Using Calculus in 2D How can I use vectors in 2D Kinematics? It is important you understand Calculus in 1D first Also recall the differences between key vector and scalar quantities Displacement - ...
Acceleration due to Gravity What is acceleration due to gravity? If motion is vertical and no other forces are acting on a particle, the acceleration of the particle will be due to gravity Accelera...
suvat in 1D What are the suvat (constant acceleration) formulae? For constant acceleration there are five suvat formula: How do I identify values for suvat within a question? Common phrases...
Deriving the suvat Formulae What is suvat? suvat is an acronym for the five quantities used when modelling motion in a straight-line with constant acceleration s – displacement (from the starting p...
Using Calculus in 1D How is calculus used in kinematics? s, v and a are all functions of time Velocity, v, is the rate of change of displacement, s, with respect to time Acceleration, a, is the rat...
Drawing Travel Graphs How do I draw a displacement-time graph or a velocity-time graph? You may be asked to draw a displacement-time graph or a velocity-time graph You will be given information abo...
