Kinematics Mastery – Interactive Quiz & Cheatsheet

Boost your understanding of Kinematics with this engaging quiz and quick-reference guide tailored for exam success

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Kinematics Cheatsheet & Quiz

Kinematics Cheatsheet

Cheat Codes & Shortcuts

  • Displacement: \( s = vt \) (constant velocity)
  • Average Velocity: \( v_{avg} = \frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} \)
  • Acceleration: \( a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} \)
  • First SUVAT Eq: \( v = u + at \)
  • Second SUVAT Eq: \( s = ut + \frac{1}{2} a t^2 \)
  • Third SUVAT Eq: \( v^2 = u^2 + 2a s \)
  • Free Fall (no air): \( a = g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2 \)
  • Projectile Range: \( R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} \)
  • Max Height (projectile): \( H_{max} = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g} \)
  • Time of Flight: \( T = \frac{2u \sin \theta}{g} \)

Quick Reference Table

Concept Equation / Formula Example / Notes
Displacement \( s = vt \) 10s at 5m/s → 50m
SUVAT 1 \( v = u + at \) u=0, a=2, t=3 → v=6m/s
SUVAT 2 \( s = ut + \frac{1}{2} at^2 \) u=2, a=1, t=4 → s=12m
SUVAT 3 \( v^2 = u^2 + 2as \) u=3, a=2, s=4 → v=5m/s
Projectile Range \( R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} \) u=10, θ=45° → R ≈ 10.2m
Max Height \( H_{max} = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g} \) u=10, θ=60° → H ≈ 3.8m

Advice

Identify variables: List what’s known and unknown before starting.

Choose right equation: Pick the SUVAT formula with only one unknown.

Check units: Keep units consistent, especially time and acceleration.

Draw diagrams: Sketch out the physical situation for clarity.

Verify answer: Is it physically reasonable (direction, magnitude)?

Kinematics Quick Tips

  • Constant velocity: Use \( s = vt \).
  • Uniform acceleration: SUVAT equations are valid.
  • Free fall: Acceleration is always \( g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2 \).
  • Projectile motion: Resolve initial velocity into horizontal and vertical components.
  • Time symmetry: Upward time equals downward time in projectiles (ignore air resistance).

Kinematics Speed Quiz

Test your speed with 5 kinematics questions! You have 30 seconds per question.