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Unit: Motion in a plane

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Now that we understand velocity and acceleration well in one-dimension, we can explore scenarios that are even more fun. With a little bit of trigonometry, we can think about whether a baseball can clear the "green monster" at Fenway Park.

Introduction to vectors and two-dimensional motion

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Analyzing vectors using trigonometry

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Review: Unit vectors

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Graphs of projectile motion

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Horizontally launched projectiles

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Projectiles launched at an angle

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Projectiles launched from/to a height

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Optimal angle for a projectile

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Projectile on an incline

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Relative motion in 2D

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Uniform circular motion introduction

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Centripetal acceleration

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