Ch 2 Linear Motion

Ch. 2 covers linear motion, that is motion in a straight line. The students learn to differentiate between speed, velocity, and acceleration. They learn to describe the motion of an object in a free fall and how to determine the velocity or distance fallen at any time after it is dropped. The students explore these concepts during activities and labs.

Ch. 2 Study Guide   Steps For Solving Word Problems     Ch 2 Notes   Ch 2 Practice Problems     Ch 2 Vocab   Ch 2 Problems ws     Ch 2 Vocab & Def's   Acceleration Due to Gravity Applet WS

Videos Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, and Deceleration. United Learning. 2004. unitedstreaming. 20 August 2008 <http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/> 4:16 Straight Line Motion w/ Constant Acceleration   About Falling Things Kahn Academy Playlist: many motion videos

Paul Hewitt Video Clips Speed     Velocity Free Fall: How Fast Falling Distance   Changing Velocity   Falling: Air Resistance Free Fall: How Far     Acceleration   Free Fall Acceleration         Numerical Ex. of Acceleration   Free Fall v=gt

Paul Hewitt Applets Acceleration on an Incline Free Fall Acceleration Due to Gravity Vector Components & Resultants

Additional Applets/Activity Sites The Moving Man Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration graphs. Move the little man back and forth with the mouse and plot his motion. Set the position, velocity, or acceleration and let the simulation move the man for you.

Physics Classroom Tutorial Website 1D Kinematics Understanding Free Fall   Understanding Position vs. Time Graphs   Distance & Displacement Acceleration of Gravity   Understanding Velocity vs. Time Graphs     Speed & Velocity   Free Fall: How Fast? How Far?       Acceleration   Free Fall: Big Misconception       Vector Diagrams

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