Physics Calculus Concepts & Vocab

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Velocity function requires the

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first derivative

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To find the acceleration function, you need the:

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second derivative

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To find the displacement or distance function, you need the:

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original function

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Position function is also known as the

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original function

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Finding constant speed of a particle:

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set acceleration function = 0

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When is the particle speeding up?

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either v(t)>0 and a(t)>0 or v(t)<0 and a(t)<0

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When is the particle slowing down?

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either v(t)<0 and a(t)>0 or v(t)>0 and a(t)<0

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When is the particle at rest?

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when velocity function = 0

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Max height on a parabola is found using the

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vertex

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Where an object hits the ground on a parabolic curve:

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x-intercept