Learning objectives
Distinguish distance and speed (scalars) from displacement, velocity and acceleration (vectors) for motion in a straight line
Sketch and interpret displacement–time and velocity–time graphs, using gradients for velocity and acceleration and the area under a velocity–time graph for displacement
Use the constant-acceleration equations v = u + at, s = ut + ½at², v² = u² + 2as and s = ½(u + v)t, including multi-stage journeys and two particles moving on the same line
Solve problems about motion under gravity with g = 10 m s⁻², such as a particle projected vertically upwards and the time it spends above a given height
Differentiate and integrate expressions such as v = 6t − t² with respect to time to find acceleration, displacement, maximum velocity and total distance travelled
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