Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics
4.2Kinematics of motion in a straight line
Kinematics of motion in a straight line in Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 4.2.1Distinguish distance and speed (scalars) from displacement, velocity and acceleration (vectors).
- 4.2.2Sketch and interpret displacement–time and velocity–time graphs, using areas and gradients.
- 4.2.3Use differentiation and integration with respect to time for displacement, velocity and acceleration.
- 4.2.4Use the formulae for motion with constant acceleration in a straight line.
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Displacement–time and velocity–time graphs
50 min
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Kinematics using calculus: variable acceleration
50 min
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Motion in a straight line with constant acceleration
55 min
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