Tag Archives: Kinematics

oPhysics: Uniform Acceleration in One Dimension: Motion Graphs

This simulation is intended to help anyone get a better understanding of the relationships between various quantities involved in uniformly accelerated motion. By adjusting the sliders (or input boxes), you can change the initial position, the initial velocity, and the … Continue reading

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Kinematics quiz

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Equations of motion podcast

Displacement, velocity & acceleration, Velocity-time graph, The five kinematics equations, Solving kinematics problems Download the notes. Download the video.

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Graphing motion podcast

Constant velocity, Constant acceleration, Interpreting position-time graphs, Interpreting velocity-time graphs, Solving problems with graphs Download the notes. Download the video.

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Describing motion podcast

Motion as a vector, Vector resolution, Vectors in two dimensions, Distance & displacement, Speed & velocity, Acceleration, Acceleration while changing direction Download the notes. Download the video.

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Projectile Motion podcast

The first proper podcast is up! Hopefully you’ll find it a useful introduction to projectile motion. Download the notes. Download the video.

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