Kinematics and Motion Flashcards
Distance =
speed x time
kmph to ms-1
x1000 /60 /60
ms-1 to kmph
/1000 x60 x60
uvat
v = u + at
suat
s = ut + 1/2 at^2
svat
s = vt - 1/2 at^2
suva
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
suvt
s = 1/2 (u+v)t
Differentiation rules for variable acceleration
Differentiate s/x down to get v, v down to get a
Distance travelled from a speed time graph
Area under the graph
Acceleration from a speed time graph
Gradient of the graph
Acceleration in projectiles
Horizontal motion, a = 0
Vertical motion, a = -g
How to find speed and direction of motion (projectiles)
Pythagoras for speed, tan-1 for direction
Smooth pulley meaning
Tension on either side of the pulley is equal
Light string meaning
Tension is equal throughout the string
Inextensible string meaning
Both particles have the same acceleration
Particle meaning
Ignore air resistance, ignore rotational effects