Kinematics (M1) Topic Review summary

Key learning points

• Master all five SUVAT relations and when each is appropriate.
• Units: seconds, metres, $\\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$, $\\mathrm{ms}^{-2}$.
• Multi-stage journeys: split timelines; match speeds at boundaries.
• Vertical motion under gravity: take $g\\approx 9.8$ or $10$ as the paper states.
• Average speed = total distance / total time (not average of speeds).

Worked example 1 — Drop

From rest, fall 5 s with $g=10$. Speed?

Working

$v=u+gt$.

Worked example 2 — Two stage

Why split a journey with different accelerations?

Working

Link with continuity of $v$.

Worked example 3 — Practice point 1

Apply this idea from the Topic Review: Master all five SUVAT relations and when each is appropriate.

Working

Attempt without notes, then check the answers PDF.

Worked example 4 — Practice point 2

Units: seconds, metres, $\\\\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$, $\\\\mathrm{ms}^{-2}$.

Working

Attempt without notes, then check the answers PDF.

Scaffolded Learning Sheet and answers (PDFs)

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