L2 - Displacement time graphs

OUTCOME

By the end of the lesson you will learn how to use a spread sheet program to produce and examine the movement of objects

Reading quiz p.287-290

Engage




Spreadsheet such as excel or Google sheets are very effective when examining motion graphically

LEARNING TASKS

Explain

In this activity you will need to plot two lines on a graph, change the points so they are crosses, and show the major and minor grid lines.

You can use Youtube to find out how to do these in the program you are using

Explore and Elaborate

Excel application: Bolter Beryl vs Steady Sam

Model the motion using tracker and a 1 m ruler and a trolley

Evaluate

Answer questions from the activity,

Reading for next lesson: p. 290-297