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 Chapter 1
Kinematics
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will:
âlearn the difference between displacement and distance
âlearn the difference between speed and velocity
âlearn the concept of acceleration
âlearn how to analyse graphs describing motion
âlearn how to solve motion problems using the equations for constant acceleration
âlearn how to describe the motion of a projectile
âgain a qualitative understanding of the effects of a fluid resistance force on motion
âgain an understanding of the concept of terminal speed.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
âWhich equations are used to describe the motion of an object?
âHow does graphical analysis help us to describe motion?