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.

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