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Unit 1: Constant Velocity
Instructional Goals
By the end of this unit, you should be able to do the following:
1. You should be able to determine the average velocity of an object in two ways:
by determining the slope of an x vs. t graph.
by using the equation .
2. You should be able to determine the displacement of an object in two ways:
by finding the area under a v vs. t graph.
by using the equation .
3. Given an x vs. t graph,
describe the motion of the object (starting position, direction of motion, velocity).
draw the corresponding v vs. t graph.
draw a motion map for the object.
determine the average velocity of the object (from the slope).
write the mathematical representation that describes the motion.
4. Given a v vs. t graph,
describe the motion of the object (direction of motion, how fast).
draw the corresponding x vs. t graph.
determine the displacement of the object (from the area under curve).
draw a motion map for the object.
- write a mathematical representation to describe the motion.