Measuring and describing motion
Distinguish scalar and vector descriptions and communicate reproducible measurements.
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Linear motion and forces
Describe motion with measurements, graphs and constant-acceleration models, then explain it with forces.
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Motion graphs and evidence
Extract velocity, acceleration and signed displacement from motion graphs.
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Select kinematic equations and test when a uniform-acceleration model is appropriate.
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Apply net force and identify interaction pairs on different bodies.
Loading personal best…Weight, resistance and terminal motion
Apply Newton’s laws to supported, falling and resistive motion.
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