Calculus connects displacement, velocity, and acceleration in kinematics. This is tested in both IB Math AA and AI.
Relationships
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Key Takeaways
Particle at rest: .
Maximum displacement: and changes sign.
Total distance: (split where changes sign).
Displacement: (can be negative).
Worked Example
. When at rest? → or .
Max velocity: → . .
Displacement from to : .
Practice Problems
- . Find when the particle is at rest.
- , . Find and when the particle changes direction.
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Key Takeaways
Differentiate → → . Integrate: reverse.
At rest: . Max displacement: and sign change.
Distance ≠ displacement (distance = ).
