Chapter 2
Kinematics
Kinematics describes how objects move.
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Distance, speed and velocity
Distance, displacement, speed, velocity and average speed.
Acceleration and slowing down
Equal changes in velocity, units and non-uniform acceleration.
Displacement-time graphs
Read velocity from the gradient and recognise changing direction.
Velocity-time graphs
Read acceleration from gradient and displacement from signed area.
Free fall
Use the free-fall model and determine acceleration from light-gate readings with stated measurement conditions.
Plotting motion graphs
Plot readings, calculate gradients and explain the motion.