One-Dimensional Kinematics
Discover the fundamentals of one-dimensional kinematics, including displacement, time, velocity, acceleration, motion equations, graphs, and problem-solving techniques.
Topics explored include the nature of science and physics, physical quantities, time, velocity, speed and acceleration, one-dimensional and two-dimensional kinematics.
Introduction to Kinematics
Displacement
Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
Time
Velocity and Speed
Summary and Main Ideas
Acceleration
Acceleration Continued
Instantaneous Acceleration
Examples on Motion of a Subway Train
More Examples on Subway Train Motion
More Subway Train Motion Examples
Summary and Main Ideas
One Dimensional Motion Equations
Solving for Displacement
Solving for Final Velocity
Solving for Final Position
Solving for Final Velocity II
Putting Equations Together
Calculating Time
Problem-Solving Basics
Unreasonable Results
Gravity and Falling Objects
Gravity and One-Dimensional Motion
Falling Object Example
Calculating Falling Object Velocity
Finding Acceleration Due to Gravity
Summary and Main Ideas
One-Dimensional Motion and Graphs
Motion Graphs for Zero Acceleration
Motion Graphs for Constant Acceleration
Motion Graphs for Non-Constant Acceleration
Summary and Main Ideas