Support · Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Introduction to vectors
Support Find the velocity vector v = x˙i + y˙j and acceleration vector a = x¨i + y¨j of an object using differential calculus
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Use the notation dx/dt or ẋ to represent the velocity of a particle with displacement x from a point as a function of time t
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation Draft mapping
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Define and distinguish between displacement and distance and between velocity and speed
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation Draft mapping
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Determine the velocity and acceleration of a particle moving in a straight line given its displacement from a point as a function of time, and use the notation (d²x)/(dt²) or x¨ to represent acceleration
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 12 · Applications of calculus Draft mapping
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