Integration Applied to Motion

What this note covers

1. Kinematics and the Role of Integration
2. Recovering Velocity from Acceleration by Integration
3. Recovering Displacement from Velocity by Integration
4. Applying Initial Conditions to Determine Constants of Integration
5. Displacement Versus Distance Travelled: A Critical Distinction
6. Interpreting Motion Using Velocity and Position Functions
7. Definite Integration and the Net Displacement Formula

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 5 common mistakes