Mathematics A-Level
instantaneous rest
What instantaneous rest means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of instantaneous rest
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When a particle reverses direction, its instantaneous velocity is momentarily zero, but its acceleration may be non-zero.
Topics that use instantaneous rest
- Kinematics (AS Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- area under the graph
- boundary conditions
- constant acceleration equations
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- displacement-time graph
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- sign conventions
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