Support · Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 – Year 12 · Applications of calculus to mechanics
Support Solve problems involving velocity and acceleration expressed in terms of displacement, and acceleration expressed in terms of velocity
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Find the velocity vector v = x˙i + y˙j and acceleration vector a = x¨i + y¨j of an object using differential calculus
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Introduction to vectors Draft mapping
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Find the position vector and the velocity vector of an object using integral calculus given its acceleration vector
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Introduction to vectors Draft mapping
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Graph the function Q = P + Ae^(kt), where k > 0 and k and A > 0 and A, with and without graphing applications, and identify any asymptotes
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Further applications of calculus Draft mapping
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