A-levelMechanics

Projectiles and calculus in kinematics

Projectile motion and variable acceleration described with calculus.

2 lessons6 worksheets18 questions

Lessons

These free MathLab Learn guides are arranged in the order they are most useful for this stage.

  1. 01Calculus in kinematics
  2. 02Projectile motion: equations, maximum height, time and range

Practise

Practice moves from direct fluency towards application, reasoning and synthesis.

  1. Intro

    Differentiate Motion Functions

    Step 1 · 1 worksheet · 3 questions

  2. Intro

    Integrate Motion With Initial Conditions

    Step 2 · 1 worksheet · 3 questions

  3. Practice

    Reversals And Total Distance

    Step 3 · 1 worksheet · 3 questions

  4. Practice

    Variable Acceleration Models

    Step 4 · 1 worksheet · 3 questions

  5. Practice

    Projectile Components And State

    Step 5 · 1 worksheet · 3 questions

  6. Challenge

    Projectile Heights Ranges And Targets

    Step 6 · 1 worksheet · 3 questions

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