Displacement, velocity and acceleration

There are 10 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Displacement, velocity and acceleration
Dangerous driver?
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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?
Out in Space
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Out in space

Age
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?
10 Olympic Starters
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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.
Meeting Point
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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?
Phase space
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Phase space

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16 to 18
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Explore the issues surrounding the concept of Phase Space.
Mechanical mindgames
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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.
Turbo Tortoise
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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?
Earth orbit
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Earth orbit

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16 to 18
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Follow in the steps of Newton and find the path that the earth follows around the sun.
High Jumping
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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...
Modelling Assumptions in mechanics
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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.