A-Level Maths: Q5-19 Projectiles: Derive a Formula for Maximum Distance SUVAT Method

[miriambell]

Hello Jack, in the AQA specification it says "Model motion under gravity in a vertical plane using vectors; projectiles"
Since it only mentions vectors, does that mean we can only use the Integration Method or also the SUVAT?
And are you planning on making a video with an example of how to use the integration method?

THanks for all the effort!

[kammy]

do we need to know how to derive this in the exam?

[dylanpi]

Hi Jack, thanks for the amazing videos! Do you have any videos on deriving the equation of the path of a projectile? It's in Edexcel's specification:

7.5 - Model motion under gravity
in a vertical plane using vectors; projectiles.

- Derivation of formulae for time of flight,
range and greatest height and the *derivation of the equation of the path of a projectile may be required*.

Thanks for all your hard work!

[antoineblanc]

What does the range mean? Of a flight and in general (for projectiles)

[lazoresool]

Would the equation still be the same even if it wasn't projected at a height? Or would you remove the "y" from the "8gy"

[johnhello]

Do we need to learn both methods (suvat method and integration method) or will we be ok with just learning suvat method?