Rectilinear Motion

Rectilinear Motion
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Velocity and acceleration. Acceleration due to gravity. Bounce.
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A very applicable lesson in Calculus. This video discusses instantaneous velocity if we know the position for given times. The graphs and the equations for position and velocity are shown and explained. Acceleration, or the second derivative of the position equation, is also discussed. The animations of the graphs are really helpful in understanding the concepts in the video. Free fall problems common in Physics are explained very well.
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Reviewed by MathVids Staff on December 18, 2008.
 
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