Part of ME-02 — Kinematics

Kinematics — Core NEET Facts and High-Yield Points

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  • SUVAT equations cover all constant-acceleration problems. Each omits one variable: (1) v=u+atv = u + at omits ss; (2) s=ut+12at2s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 omits vv; (3) v2=u2+2asv^2 = u^2 + 2as omits tt.

  • Displacement in nth second is sn=u+a(2n1)2s_n = u + \frac{a(2n-1)}{2}. This is NOT total displacement — it is the displacement during that single second.

  • Free fall sign convention: If upward is positive, g=9.8g = -9.8 m/s2s^{2}. If downward is positive, g=+9.8g = +9.8 m/s2s^{2}. Never mix conventions within a problem.

  • Projectile time of flight: T=2usinθgT = \frac{2u\sin\theta}{g}. Time to reach peak = T/2=usinθgT/2 = \frac{u\sin\theta}{g}.

  • Projectile max height: H=u2sin2θ2gH = \frac{u^2\sin^2\theta}{2g}. Proportional to sin2θ\sin^2\theta.

  • Projectile range: R=u2sin2θgR = \frac{u^2\sin 2\theta}{g}. Maximum at θ=45°\theta = 45°; Rmax=u2/gR_{max} = u^2/g.

  • Complementary angles: θ\theta and (90°θ)(90° - \theta) always produce identical range. Heights ratio: Hθ2/Hθ1=tan2θ2/tan2θ1H_{\theta_2}/H_{\theta_1} = \tan^2\theta_2/\tan^2\theta_1. For 60° vs 30°: H60/H30=3H_{60}/H_{30} = 3.

  • Highest point of projectile: vy=0v_y = 0, but vx=ucosθv_x = u\cos\theta remains unchanged. Speed at peak = ucosθu\cos\theta — minimum speed, not zero.

  • v-t graph: slope = acceleration; area under curve = displacement (not distance).

  • x-t graph: slope = velocity; area has no direct physical meaning.

  • Centripetal acceleration: ac=v2/r=ω2ra_c = v^2/r = \omega^2 r; directed toward centre; [M0L1T2][M^0L^1T^{-2}].

  • Angular velocity: ω=v/r\omega = v/r; unit rad/s; [M0L0T1][M^0L^0T^{-1}].

  • Uniform circular motion: speed = constant; velocity direction = continuously changing; acceleration = aca_c toward centre.

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