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Motion Straight Line

The document provides revision notes on motion in a straight line, covering key concepts such as mechanics, kinematics, position, displacement, average and instantaneous velocity, acceleration, and equations of uniformly accelerated motion. It emphasizes the distinction between scalar and vector quantities, the importance of graphical representations, and the use of SI units. Additionally, it suggests practicing numerical problems to enhance understanding of these concepts.

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Motion Straight Line

The document provides revision notes on motion in a straight line, covering key concepts such as mechanics, kinematics, position, displacement, average and instantaneous velocity, acceleration, and equations of uniformly accelerated motion. It emphasizes the distinction between scalar and vector quantities, the importance of graphical representations, and the use of SI units. Additionally, it suggests practicing numerical problems to enhance understanding of these concepts.

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Class 11 Physics: Motion in a Straight Line (Revision Notes)

1. Introduction - Mechanics: Branch of physics that deals with motion. - Kinematics: Describes motion
without considering its causes. - Motion in a straight line is called rectilinear motion.

2. Position, Path Length, and Displacement - Position: Location of a particle along a reference line
(measured from origin). - Path length: Total distance travelled. - Displacement: Change in position, vector
quantity (can be positive, negative, or zero).

Total Displacement
3. Average Velocity & Average Speed - Average Velocity: vavg = Total Time - Average Speed:
Total Path Length
savg = Total Time - Velocity has direction; speed does not.

4. Instantaneous Velocity & Speed - Instantaneous Velocity: Velocity at a specific instant of time. -
Instantaneous Speed: Magnitude of instantaneous velocity.

Δv
5. Acceleration - Average Acceleration: aavg = Δt - Instantaneous Acceleration: Acceleration at a
specific instant. - Positive acceleration: velocity increases; negative acceleration: velocity decreases.

6. Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion (when acceleration is constant) 1. v = u + at 2. s = ut +


1 2 2 2
2 at 3. v − u = 2as

Where: - u = initial velocity - v = final velocity - a = acceleration - t = time - s = displacement

7. Graphical Representation - Position-Time Graph (x-t): Slope gives velocity. - Velocity-Time Graph (v-t):
Slope gives acceleration; area gives displacement. - Acceleration-Time Graph (a-t): Area gives change in
velocity.

8. Relative Velocity in One Dimension - vAB = vA − vB - Useful for problems involving two objects
moving along the same line.

Key Points for Revision - Always distinguish between distance (scalar) and displacement (vector). - Be
careful with signs in velocity and acceleration. - Graphs can help visualize motion effectively. - Use SI units:
m (meter), s (second), m/s, m/s².

Tip: Practice numerical problems to strengthen your grasp of concepts.

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