Preview - 1-D Kinematics Motion Maps

How is acceleration shown on a motion map?

When drawing a motion map for accelerated motion, there will be two rows of arrows: one to indicate velocity and a second to show acceleration, or the change in velocity. If you're still struggling with this concept, watch the video explanation below:

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

How do you know how long the acceleration arrows should be?

How do you know what direction the acceleration arrows should point?

If an object is traveling at a constant velocity, what should the acceleration arrows look like?

Give a few examples of situations where an object would travel at a constant velocity:

Give a few examples of situations where an object would accelerate (change speed or direction):

Notes

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