Two Dimensional Kinematics
In one dimensional kinematics, we restricted our motion to, well, one dimension, i.e. a straight line. Now we will expand our horizons and discuss things such as circular race tracks, merry go rounds, pendulums, springs. We will also discuss football kickoffs and volleyball serves. We will even go fly fishing.
Two dimensional kinematics is primarily composed of periodic motion, which is uniform circular motion (UCM) and simple harmonic motion (SHM), and projectile motion. UCM and SHM will be one unit, while projectile motion will its own unit. The objectives, problems, and presentations are available below. For help downloading these files, see the downloads page.
In order for us to tackle projectile motion efficiently, we must discuss vectors. See this separate page for more information.
An understanding of vectors also allows us to tackle a common physics misconception concerning crossing a river. See the vector page for more on this.
