Uniform Motion

Uniform Motion Objectives:

UM.1 recognize the difference between vector and scalar quantities, treating velocity as a vector distinguishing between magnitude

and direction

UM.2 describe relationships between distance, time, and speed

UM.3 write the linear formula for a position vs time graph of constant velocity motion, identifying the meaning of the slope and

y-intercept

UM.4 identify the slope of the tangent to a point on a position vs time graph as the instantaneous velocity of the object

UM.5 know the difference between position, distance, and displacement

UM.6 interpret/draw motion maps for objects moving with constant, increasing, and decreasing velocity

UM.7 interpret/draw the position vs. time graph for objects moving with constant, increasing, and decreasing velocity

UM.8 interpret/draw the velocity vs. time graph for an object moving with changing velocity

UM.9 draw the corresponding position vs time graph or motion map given a velocity vs time graph

UM.10 distinguish between and be able to calculate average speed, average velocity and instantaneous velocity