Motion

Inquiry questions

How does direction affect the way in which we describe motion?

How do physicists construct, analyse and interpret the motion of objects, using data?

What are Newton’s Laws and how are they used to predict an object's change in motion?

    Unit 3: Physics and Motion

This unit requires students to develop a mathematical understanding of the motion of objects. Mathematical concepts of Speed and Velocity, Acceleration, Force, Gravitational Potential Energy, and Kinetic Energy are covered, along with Newtons three laws of Motion. The implications of forces and energy in collisions is evaluated. 

Chapter introduction

This chapter exploration of the science of physics. Have you ever wondered how long it takes for sunlight to reach Earth or how quickly a raindrop falls to the ground? 

These questions can be answered in the domain of physics – the study of matter, energy and force. One of the most famous areas of physics is the study of how things move. 

What first comes to mind when you think of the word ’motion’? This chapter will help you understand the core ideas of how things move, how fast they travel and the forces that are at work.