1. Kinematic Equations and Graphical Analysis

Stephen Dickman, Jacob Kelter
Physics
1 class period 60 minutes
AP Physics 1
v3
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Overview

In these lessons, students explore the relationships between the graphs of acceleration, velocity and displacement as a function of time. The students will calculate slope and areas to express the relationships between these quantities of motion. The overall goal is for student to increase their understanding of the all important quantity of acceleration.

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Standards

Computational Thinking in STEM 2.0
  •   Computational Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • [CT-MODEL-1] Using computational models to understand a complex phenomenon
    • [CT-MODEL-2] Using computational models to hypothesize and test predictions
    • [CT-MODEL-3] Using a computational tool to understand a system's compenents and dynamics
Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Physical Science
    • [HS-PS2-1] Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration.
    • [MS-PS4-2] Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.
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