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Definitions

 Rectilinear motion: position, velocity, and acceleration of a particle as it moves along a straight
line
 Curvilinear motion: position, velocity, and acceleration of a particle as it moves along a curved
line

Curvilinear motion

Rectilinear Motion Equations

 v = u + at
 v2 = u2 + 2as
 s = ut + (12) at2

u: initial velocity (m/s)


v: final velocity (m/s)
a: acceleration (ms-2)
s: displacement (m)
MEMORISE THESE EQUATIONS!!!

When answering questions, find out what values you have and write them down. Then decide
which equation you need and fill in all the values you have.

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