Mathematics A-Level
3D kinematics and calculus
What 3D kinematics and calculus means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of 3D kinematics and calculus
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Kinematic equations with constant 3D acceleration extend to v = u + at and r = r₀ + ut + ½at², while for variable acceleration calculus applies component-wise.
Topics that use 3D kinematics and calculus
- Vectors (A2 Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- 3D Cartesian vectors and components
- Displacement vector
- Magnitude
- magnitude and spatial distance in three dimensions
- Parallel vectors
- Unit vector
- Vector
- 3D dynamics ΣF = ma
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