Episode 5 — Mechanics - Vertical Projectile Motion

Equations of Motion

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the acceleration of gravity as 9.8 m/s² and its direction in vertical motion problems. • Apply the equations of motion for vertical motion, including those without time and displacement, to solve problems involving free-falling objects. • Calculate the time taken by an object to reach its maximum height or hit the ground using the equation of motion with final velocity equal to zero. • Solve problems involving vertical motion by selecting the correct equation of motion based on the information given in the problem. • Interpret and apply the concept of terminal velocity, including the effect of air resistance on the motion of an object.