This document provides a checklist of learning concepts for mechanics in Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics. It outlines the key equations for constant acceleration, including equations relating displacement, velocity, time, and acceleration. It also explains that displacement-time graphs show an object's position over time, with gradient equal to velocity, and that velocity-time graphs show speed over time, with gradient equal to acceleration and area under the graph equal to displacement.
This document provides a checklist of learning concepts for mechanics in Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics. It outlines the key equations for constant acceleration, including equations relating displacement, velocity, time, and acceleration. It also explains that displacement-time graphs show an object's position over time, with gradient equal to velocity, and that velocity-time graphs show speed over time, with gradient equal to acceleration and area under the graph equal to displacement.
This document provides a checklist of learning concepts for mechanics in Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics. It outlines the key equations for constant acceleration, including equations relating displacement, velocity, time, and acceleration. It also explains that displacement-time graphs show an object's position over time, with gradient equal to velocity, and that velocity-time graphs show speed over time, with gradient equal to acceleration and area under the graph equal to displacement.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Mechanics
Checklist of learning and understanding
●● The equations of constant acceleration are: v = u + at 1 s= ( u + v )t 2 1 s = ut + at 2 2 1 2 s = vt − at 2 v 2 = u 2 + 2 as ●● A displacement–time graph shows the position of an object at different times. The gradient is equal to the velocity. ●● A velocity–time graph shows how quickly an object is moving at a given time. The gradient is equal to the acceleration. The area under the graph is equal to the displacement.