Mar 1 / 1 Act E 75 Interpreting Motion Graphs LEARNING TARGET: I can identify which segments of a motion graph correspond to specific descriptions of travel by analyzing the distance and time information provided. CH Q How can you use a graph to describe motion? VOCAB: Acceleration Deceleration Slope
Acceleration Deceleration Slope a change in speed or direction a slowing of speed (which is also “negative acceleration”) comparison between distance and time on a graph
DISCUSSION When you measured the speed of the cart rolling down the track, do you think the cart was going the same speed the whole time? no, it took a while for the cart to accelerate (get up to fastest speed), and then it slowed to a stop.
distance is NOT changing as time passes (not moving) Take a Look! - What do you notice about the axis on this graph? Y-axis is distance X-axis is time distance is NOT changing as time passes (not moving)
How does slope on a graph describe movement? sketch graphs moving away positive slope = moving toward negative slope =
What do the changes in the graphs’ slopes on a distance vs time graph mean? Positive slope Negative slope Moving toward Moving away zero slope stopped
PROCEDURE AND DATA MATERIALS: PROCEDURE: Read on pg. E 13 and summarize DATA: WS 75.2 Graphs -Trips to School
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no, speed changes are too sudden Teasha Josh Do the graphs show real-life motion? no, speed changes are too sudden
objects cannot instantly change speeds POST DISCUSSION Why would real-life graphs have curves in them? objects cannot instantly change speeds
POST DISCUSSION Do cars usually change speed instantaneously? Explain. objects cannot instantly change speeds, they can only change speeds gradually
Slope = ___________ _____ change in x ( Δ x) How do you determine the slope of a line? change in y ( Δ y) Slope = ___________ _____ change in x ( Δ x) “rise” over “run”
Circle the graph that shows continually accelerating and explain your reasoning. Hint: Has to do with slope!
ANALYSIS - Discuss and answer Q 4 & 5 on pg. E 14 ANS CH Q How can you use a graph to describe motion? A: distance vs time (slope) graphs HOMEWORK None
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Mar 1 / 1 Act E 75 Interpreting Motion Graphs LEARNING TARGET: I can explore how to relate graphs of distances over time and the motions they represent. CH Q How can you use your motion to describe a graph? VOCAB: Review: Acceleration; Deceleration: Slope
PROCEDURE AND DATA MATERIALS: PROCEDURE: Read WS 75.3 and summarize DATA: WS 75.3 Motion Lab
Why do the words “forward” or “backward” not work for this lab? Prompts for Motion Lab Why do the words “forward” or “backward” not work for this lab? What does the word ‘steady’ mean / show on a graph? Why isn’t the line you create perfectly straight? What motion makes an uphill slope? A downhill slope? How is the steepness related to your motion graph?