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Understand Motion under Gravity - constant acceleration in 1 dimension

In this section you will learn about constant acceleration and gravity.  When you have studies all the resources you will be able to answer, just like Sir Isaac Newton was able to, all sorts of questions involving gravity.  I will explain to you how gravity will affect the motion of a particle under constant acceleration.  As you can imagine when a particle moves in a vertical direction you will need to take gravity into consideration.  I will show you how to use the SUVAT equations to solve these Mechanics question which may appear on your own maths exam too.  So continue with your maths revision and check the videos below. 

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Using SUVAT equations with Gravity

In this first short video you will learn the basics about how to use the SUVAT equations when there is gravity.  All sort of important language will already be discussed like what is means to drop something.  I will explain to you how long it takes for a ball to hit the ground at a particular height when you are on the earth and then when you do the same thing on the moon.  A great video to study during your Mechanics revision to make sure you pass your maths exam.

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Solving Past Exam Mechanics Questions about Gravity

In the next two videos you will continue to learn about gravity.  You will understand how to use the SUVAT equations to solve all sorts of Mechanics questions.  I will explain to you what to do when a ball is not dropped but thrown upwards, how to calculate the maximum height the ball reaches and what the speed or velocity is when it hits the ground.  These are typical questions you can expect on your maths exam so make sure to study them carefully if you want to pass your own maths exam.  Good luck and have fun!

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Well done!  You have learnt a lot about how to use the SUVAT equations when there is gravity to find the displacement, velocity and acceleration of a particle.  These types of questions are very likely to appear on your Mechanics exam so make sure you have looked at all of them and understand how to use the SUVAT equations.  Let me know if you need more help with Mechanics.  Continue with your revision now and check the link below.  It will bring you to the next page where I will explain questions involving constant acceleration in two dimensions.  Hope to see you there!  Mr John

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