Motion

by sam pape

1. constant acceleration

1.1. Kinematics Equations

2. Free Fall: gravity is the only force acting

2.1. acceleration=9.8 m/s2

3. 2D Motions

3.1. Free Throw Shot

3.2. Catapult

3.3. Spiking a Volleyball

4. Free Body Diagrams (all forces acting on an object)

5. Equilibrium: Equal and Opposite forces

6. W=mg (F=ma)

7. Angle of Elevation

7.1. Trajectory

8. Air resistance/Drag

9. Equations

9.1. change in v=final v-initial v=acc.*change in t

9.2. change in position=1/2(final v + initial v)*change in time

9.3. change in position=initial v*change in time+1/2acc.(change in time)^2

9.4. final v^2-initial v^2=2acc*change in position

10. x- & y- components

11. Solving Problems

11.1. Knowns

11.2. Wants

11.3. Problem Solving Steps

12. More Complex Vectors