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The document provides an overview of kinematics in one-dimensional motion, focusing on key quantities such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration. It includes equations of motion for constant acceleration, example problems, graphical analysis, common mistakes, and practice questions. The content is tailored for IB Physics HL students preparing for examinations.

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Document 1 - IB Physics HL - Kinematics Revision Notes

The document provides an overview of kinematics in one-dimensional motion, focusing on key quantities such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration. It includes equations of motion for constant acceleration, example problems, graphical analysis, common mistakes, and practice questions. The content is tailored for IB Physics HL students preparing for examinations.

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Document 1 – IB Physics HL: Kinematics Revision Notes

Title Page​
IB Physics HL​
Topic: Kinematics – Motion in One Dimension​
Prepared by: [Your Name]​
Date: [Today’s Date]

1. Introduction to Kinematics

Kinematics is the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects without
considering the forces that cause the motion. In one-dimensional motion, movement
occurs along a straight line, and quantities can be represented with both magnitude and
direction.

2. Key Quantities

●​ Displacement (s): The change in position of an object. It is a vector quantity and


can be positive or negative depending on the chosen coordinate system.
●​ Velocity (v): The rate of change of displacement with respect to time:​
v=ΔsΔtv=ΔtΔs​
●​ Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity with respect to time:​
a=ΔvΔta=ΔtΔv​

3. Equations of Motion (Constant Acceleration)

1.​ v=u+atv=u+at
2.​ s=ut+12at2s=ut+21​at2
3.​ v2=u2+2asv2=u2+2as

Where:

●​ uu = initial velocity
●​ vv = final velocity
●​ aa = acceleration
●​ ss = displacement
●​ tt = time

4. Example Problems

Example 1: A car accelerates from 5 m/s to 25 m/s in 4 s.

●​ a=25−54=5 m/s2a=425−5​=5 m/s2


●​ s=5(4)+0.5(5)(16)=20+40=60 ms=5(4)+0.5(5)(16)=20+40=60 m

Example 2: A ball is dropped from rest and falls for 3 seconds under gravity (g=9.8
m/s2g=9.8 m/s2).

●​ s=0+0.5(9.8)(9)=44.1 ms=0+0.5(9.8)(9)=44.1 m

5. Graphical Analysis

Kinematics can be represented with graphs:

●​ Displacement–time graph: Slope represents velocity.


●​ Velocity–time graph: Slope represents acceleration, and area under curve =
displacement.
●​ Acceleration–time graph: Area under curve = change in velocity.

6. Common Mistakes

●​ Mixing up displacement and distance.


●​ Forgetting vector directions.
●​ Applying constant acceleration equations to variable acceleration problems.

7. Practice Questions

1.​ A sprinter accelerates from rest to 8 m/s in 2 seconds. Find acceleration and
displacement.
2.​ A train slows down uniformly from 20 m/s to 0 m/s over 10 seconds. Find
acceleration and distance traveled.
3.​ Sketch a velocity–time graph for an object moving at constant acceleration, then
decelerating to rest.

References:

●​ IB Physics Guide (2016)


●​ Giancoli, D.C., Physics: Principles with Applications

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