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...
Velocity-Time Graphs What is a velocity-time graph? Velocity- time?graphs show the?velocity?of an object as it moves in a?straight line They show?velocity?(on the vertical axis) against?time?(on th...
Displacement-Time Graphs What is a displacement-time graph? Displacement-time?graphs show the?displacement?of an object from a?fixed origin?as it moves in a?straight line They show?displacement?(on...
Working with Vectors Vectors?are used throughout mechanics to describe forces and motion ?How are Vectors used in Mechanics? Vector?questions are often embedded in a Mechanics context Vectors will ...
Modelling Assumptions What is modelling in Mechanics? Mechanics uses?modelling?to solve problems in real life situations We use?assumptions?to simplify real life problems in order to turn them into...
Types of Force What is a force? A force is a?vector?quantity, it has both?magnitude?and?direction A force is a push or a pull on an object A force is measured in?Newtons In A level mathematical mod...
