Applications to Motion in a Straight Line (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

Origin (denoted by $O$)

Positive

Vector (has magnitude and direction)

Distance = how far; displacement = where ended vs started

$v = \frac{dx}{dt}$

To the right

Magnitude (absolute value)

$\frac{\text{distance travelled}}{t_2 - t_1}$

$a = \frac{dv}{dt} = \frac{d^2x}{dt^2}$

Acceleration and velocity have same sign