Kinematics, Dynamics and Thermodynamics

Identify whether scientific quantities are scalar or vector quantities

Recall SI units of measurements for distance/displacement

Explain the differences between distance and displacement

Convert between km, m and cm

Calculate distance and displacement from graph and diagram

Explain the difference between speed and velocity

Calculate speed and velocity using the equation  

Convert between m/s and km/h

Compare instantaneous and average velocity of an object

Explain the relationship between a displacement-time graph and a velocity-time graph

Determine the speed or velocity of an object from a graph

Describe acceleration as both a change in speed and/or direction

Recall the correct units for acceleration of m/s²

Calculate the acceleration of an object that is speeding up or slowing down using the equation

Explain the relationship between a velocity-time graph and an acceleration-time graph

Determine the acceleration of an object from a velocity-time graph

Recall the meanings and units for the variables v, u, s, a and t

Apply the equations , ,  to solve for v, u, s and t for linear motion scenarios

Define inertia as the resistance of objects to changes in their motion.

Identify the forces acting on a motor vehicle in straight line motion on a horizontal surfaces

Calculate the resultant/net force in balanced and unbalanced force diagrams

Define Force and provide examples of both contact and non-contact forces

Explain how Newton's First law applies to objects in motion

Define Newton's second law of motion

Apply the formula  to calculate unknown variables in a variety of situations

Recall the unit Newtons (N) used for Force

Recall Newton's Third Law of Motion

Apply Newton's Third Law to determine the unknown force on an object during an interaction between two objects

Define Gravitational Potential Energy (E_P)

Recall the value for acceleration due to gravity (9.8 ms^-2)

Apply the equation  to determine the gravitational potential energy of an object

Define Kinetic Energy (E_K)

Apply the formula  to solve for kinetic energy

Define work (W)  as the change in energy of an object

Solve problems involving work done by a force using

Define the Law of the Conservation of Energy

Describe a simple model of energy transformation and transfer within a system

Calculate the efficiency of a simple energy transformation