Kinematics - Vertical Motion
These lessons, with videos, examples and step-by-step solutions, are suitable for A Level Maths learning about kinematics of motion.
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Vertical Motion under Gravity
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Example:
A stone is thrown upwards from horizontal ground with speed of 14.7 m/s. Assuming that there is no air resistance and taking g = 9.8 ms-2. Find
a) The time taken to reach the ground again (i.e. time of flight)
b) The maximum height reached.
Vertical motion under gravity - ball thrown upwards from a balcony
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Example:
A ball is thrown upwards from a balcony with a speed of 3 m/s, 8 m above the ground. Find the time taken for the ball to hit the ground and the speed at which it hits the ground. Take g = 9.8 ms-2.
Vertical motion under gravity - stone thrown upwards from the ground
SUVAT equations
Vertical motion under gravity - book falling from a shelf
SUVAT equations
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