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1.2 Linear Motion
Physics · Grade 11 · 16 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- explain the terminologies used in linear motion
- determine speed and acceleration of moving object
- plot motion time graphs in linear motion
- apply equations of uniformly accelerated motion to solve numerical tasks in linear motion
- describe the applications of linear motion in real life situations
- appreciate the applications of linear motion in day-to-day life
Key questions
“Why is it important to observe road speed limits?”
“How can equations of uniformly accelerated motion be applied in day-to-day life?”
Lessons
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Distance and displacement
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDistinguish distance from displacement.
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Speed and velocity
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDistinguish speed from velocity.
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Instantaneous and average speed
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDistinguish instantaneous from average speed.
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Variable velocity and rectilinear motion
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe variable velocity and rectilinear motion.
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Acceleration
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain acceleration and deceleration.
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Calculating speed and acceleration
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSolve speed and acceleration problems.
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Distance-time graphs
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlot and read distance-time graphs.
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Speed-time graphs
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlot and read speed-time graphs.
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Area under a velocity-time graph
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizFind distance from the area under the graph.
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Equations of uniformly accelerated motion
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDerive the equations of uniformly accelerated motion.
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Using the equations of motion
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSolve problems with the equations of motion.
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Acceleration due to gravity
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizUse the equations for falling bodies.
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Braking and stopping distance
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain stopping distance and braking.
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Overtaking and relative speed
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizUse relative speed in overtaking.
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Road speed limits and safety
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain why speed limits are important.
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Applications and review
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview linear motion and reflect.