Speed, Distance, and Time

Speed, Distance, Time

How would you demonstrate how far or how fast someone travels in a certain amount of time? Can you make predictions about a crash?

Guiding Question: How can speed be calculated and visually represented?

On a distance vs. time graph, the slope of the line will give the speed of the object.

What will happen when the truck comes into contact with the pole?

PHENOMENON

Fastest Man: Usain Bolt Rio 2016 100m Dash





If you're traveling 80 miles per hour, how long will it take you to travel 80 miles?!


Notes

Speed Distance and Time Graphs Notes

LABS

Lab: How do you measure speed?

If you are absent, use the videos below to help you complete the lab.

really slow ball.MOV

Really Slow Ball Roll

REGULAR BALL ROLL.MOV

Normal Ball Roll

FAST BALL ROLL.MOV

Fast Ball Roll

Lab: Motion and Graphing of Data

If you are absent, use the videos and data below to help you complete the lab

Constart Car Lab-Test1.MOV
Constart Car Lab-Test2 with MASS.MOV

Lab: Acceleration Using an Accelerometer

If you are absent, use the videos and measurements below to help you complete the lab

Not moving

Accel - Not Moving.mov


Speeding Up

Speeding Up.mov

Slowing Down

Slowing Down.mov

Constant Speed

Constant Speed.mov

Turning

Turning Left.mov

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