Constant Acceleration - 1D (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

Acceleration experienced by an object in free fall under gravity only

Approximately $9.81$ m/s²

Yes, regardless of mass

Always downward, towards Earth's centre

$a = -9.8$ m/s²

$u = 0$

$v = 0$

Still $-9.8$ m/s² (gravity continues acting)

Time of flight = $2 \times$ time to max height

Ignored unless specifically mentioned

$v = u + at$

$v^2 = u^2 + 2as$

$s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$