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To explore ideas about motion – description of an object's movement not why they move. Before we can discuss causation, we will describe the manner in which objects move.
One Object - One Motion
One Object - One Motion
On your table, draw three lines 0.5 m apart.
Choose the middle line as a starting point (0 meters) and a direction to be positive (usually to the right). Label the other lines as +0.5 m and -0.5m.
Individually, set each car into motion as described in the table below.
Observe the motion of each of the cars BETWEEN two lines drawn on your table.
Describe the motion of the car between the two lines - not the car or what makes it do what it does. Using a minimum of 5 motion maps, illustrate the motion of each car.
Sketch a graph of the motion of each car, on the same graph. Consider the point at which you release the car as time 0 sec and position as indicated for each car.
Rank type of motion you think is easiest (or simplest) to hardest (most complex) to study, and why?
List and define key words that you have used when you described the motion of the cars that you think are important.
Research the definitions of the terms you listed. How do the definitions used by physicists differ from your personal definitions.
Translating Motion Maps into Position Time Graphs
Translating Motion Maps into Position Time Graphs
Supporting Document: Motion Maps and Velocity vs. Time Graphs
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