| 2.4. | 1-d Motion with Constant Acceleration | ||
| 1. | Instantaneous a = average a | ||
| 2. | Arbitrary coordinates: t = 0 at beginning | ||
| 3. | Solve for v = vo + at | ||
| 4. | Other formulae | ||
| a. | x = x(v,t) = xo+ 0.5(vo + v)t | ||
| b. | x = x(a,t) = xo+ vot + 0.5at 2 | ||
| c. | v 2 = v 2(a,x) = vo2 + 2a(x-xo) | ||
| 5. | Some comments about memorizing formulae... | ||
| 2.5. | Problem Solving | ||
| 2.6. | Free Fall | ||
| 1. | Definition: acceleration by gravity only | ||
| 2. | Choosing coordinates: y or z | ||
| 3. | Choosing origins y=0, t=0 | ||
| 4. | a = g = 9.8 m/s2 down | ||
