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Moving Man - Velocity vs. Time Graphs
Title
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Moving Man - Velocity vs. Time Graphs |
Description
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This is an activity designed as an introductory exercise to Velocity vs. Time graphs and only basic graphing skills are needed to complete the activity.
The students will:
Develop a general knowledge of Velocity vs. Time graphs and Distance vs. Time graphs
What graphs of a person standing still would look like
What graphs of a person moving away from an observer at a constant speed would look like.
What graphs of a person moving towards an observer at a constant speed would look like.
How differences in speed appear on the graphs
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Subject
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Physics |
Level
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High School |
Type
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Homework |
Duration
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30 minutes |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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Motion |
Simulation(s)
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The Moving Man |
Author(s)
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Steve Reeves |
Contact Email
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sreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us |
School / Organization
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Standley Lake High School |
Date submitted
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8/2/05 |
Date updated
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4/17/08 |