Kinematics and the Geometry of Motion · Mechanics & Motion

Vector Analysis and Displacement

Introduction to vector components and the mathematical tools required to describe position and displacement in a coordinate system.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the choice of a reference frame change our mathematical description of an object's motion?
  2. 2What variables affect the precision of a vector model when representing real world displacement?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply vector addition to plan the flight path of a drone in crosswinds?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Kinematics - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Physics
Unit: Kinematics and the Geometry of Motion
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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