Displacement, velocity and acceleration

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High Jumping

How high can a high jumper jump? How can a high jumper jump higher without jumping higher? Read on...
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Modelling Assumptions in Mechanics

An article demonstrating mathematically how various physical modelling assumptions affect the solution to the seemingly simple problem of the projectile.
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Turbo Tortoise

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11 to 14

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Harriet Hare and Turbo Tortoise want to cross the finish line together on their 12 mile race.... What time should Harriet set off?
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Meeting Point

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14 to 16

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Malcolm and Nikki run at different speeds. They set off in opposite directions around a circular track. Where on the track will they meet?
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Out in Space

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16 to 18

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A space craft is ten thousand kilometres from the centre of the Earth moving away at 10 km per second. At what distance will it have half that speed?
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Mechanical Mindgames

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16 to 18

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A selection of intriguing questions to consider on mechanics, particularly surrounding the ideas concerning impulse and momentum.
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Phase Space

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16 to 18

Challenge level

Explore the issues surrounding the concept of Phase Space.
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Dangerous Driver?

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16 to 18

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Was it possible that this dangerous driving penalty was issued in error?
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10 Olympic Starters

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16 to 18

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10 intriguing starters related to the mechanics of sport.
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Earth Orbit

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Follow in the steps of Newton and find the path that the earth follows around the sun.