M2.1 - Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane

Motion in a vertical plane with constant acceleration, e.g. under gravity.

Use motion in a vertical plane with constant acceleration, e to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because motion in a vertical plane with constant acceleration, e determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply motion in a vertical plane with constant acceleration, e to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Motion in a vertical plane with constant acceleration, e is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Simple cases of motion of a projectile.

Use simple cases of motion of a projectile to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because simple cases of motion of a projectile determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply simple cases of motion of a projectile to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Simple cases of motion of a projectile is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Velocity and acceleration when the The setting up and solution of equations of the form displacement is a function of time. dx dv = f(t) or = g(t) will be consistent with the level of dt dt calculus in P1, P2 P3 and P4.

Use velocity and acceleration when to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because velocity and acceleration when determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply velocity and acceleration when to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Velocity and acceleration when is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Differentiate and integrate vector-valued position functions with respect to time to obtain velocity and acceleration.

Use differentiating and integrating vectors to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because differentiating and integrating vectors determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply differentiating and integrating vectors to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Differentiating and integrating vectors is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.