SI units Units for reach quantity (x, v, a) How to use the equations of motion Average vs. instantaneous velocity How to deal with signs (+, -) in problems Vector addition (at right angle) Basic trig (SOH CAH TOA) The meaning of acceleration Projectile motion - launched horizontally OR at angles The subtleties in the range equation (equal ranges for complementary angles, such as 30 and 60) Vector components
Expect 3 problems (1-d motion, vector/trig, projectile) Expect 15-20 M/C general questions and basic problems Expect 5 short answer (1 word or 1 sentence)
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Units for reach quantity (x, v, a)
How to use the equations of motion
Average vs. instantaneous velocity
How to deal with signs (+, -) in problems
Vector addition (at right angle)
Basic trig (SOH CAH TOA)
The meaning of acceleration
Projectile motion - launched horizontally OR at angles
The subtleties in the range equation (equal ranges for complementary angles, such as 30 and 60)
Vector components
Expect 3 problems (1-d motion, vector/trig, projectile)
Expect 15-20 M/C general questions and basic problems
Expect 5 short answer (1 word or 1 sentence)
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