Measuring Motion
Some vocab words coming up… Motion- an objects change of position relative to a reference point Usain Bolt- probably winning a race or something like that
Frame of Reference- a way to specify the precise location of objects in space Somebody foolishly frolicking on the beach
Distance vs. displacement… Distance- how far an object moves Displacement- the overall change of position of an object (direction included) Blue Line = Displacement Black Line = Distance traveled
Distance vs displacement Distance = a length (and nothing else) (14 miles) Displacement = a length plus direction (14 miles West)
Distance or displacement? 76 km North = _______________________ 34 mi =_____________________________ 40,123 meters =________________________ 3,212,532 miles Southeast=______________
Let’s do a sports analogy… Hit a home run… Distance 360 feet (90X4) Displacement = Zero! Started at home, ended at home Hit a single… Distance = 90 feet Displacement = 90 feet NE
Speed vs Velocity It’s real, real simple. Speed- DISTANCE traveled over a specific time Velocity- DISPLACEMENT over a specific time 15 mi/hr speed 15 mi/hr SOUTH velocity
Review… Speed = distance/time Distance = magnitude only (Scalar) Velocity = displacement/time Displacement = magnitude plus directi0n (Vector)
Review…
Let’s watch a hockey video… http://science360.gov/series/science-nhl- hockey/41c74cc3-2d9a-40f6-95c1- 76c04834afce