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ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics

6.3.1.1Scalars and vectors; displacement–time and velocity–time graphs

Scalars and vectors; displacement–time and velocity–time graphs in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional 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.

  1. 6.3.1.1.1Form 4: define vector and scalar quantities and distinguish velocity from acceleration.
  2. 6.3.1.1.2Form 4: sketch displacement–time and velocity–time graphs and use their gradients (and areas).

Lessons

  • Displacement, velocity and acceleration: motion graphs

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Scalars and vectors; displacement–time and velocity–time graphs: sample question

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A displacement–time graph is a straight line from (0,12)(0, 12) to (8,52)(8, 52), with time in seconds and displacement in metres. Find the velocity.

Answer in m/s.

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