Mathematics A-Level
2D vector kinematics
What 2D vector kinematics means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of 2D vector kinematics
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Reference: WJEC
Extending, using and deriving the formulae for constant acceleration for motion in a straight line to 2 dimensions using vectors.
Topics that use 2D vector kinematics
- Kinematics (A2 Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- constant acceleration vectors
- independence of components
- position and velocity vectors
- projectile motion
- vector integration
- parabolic trajectory equation
- speed and direction of motion
- time of flight and range
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