Dynamics 2

This topic deepens learners’ understanding of motion under the influence of forces, extending into projectile motion, variable acceleration, and systems with friction and tension. It connects mathematical modelling with real-world physics applications.

Learning Outcomes:
The learner should be able to:

• Explore how to determine the resultant velocity of bodies in space and when crossing a river in different cases.
• Explore relative velocity, true velocity and relative displacement of bodies at any time.
• Demonstrate how to obtain the position, course and time of collision of two bodies using the vectorial or geometrical approach.
• Determine the distance, time and course for closest approach.
• Discuss the terms used in projectiles (range, maximum height, time of flight, maximum range)
• Review the equations of linear motion and resolution of vectors.
• Use the equations of motion to solve projectiles in the vertical, horizontal and at an angle to the horizontal.
• Apply the equations of linear motion to solve problems involving projectiles in the real world.