On a half sheet of paper answer the following in complete sentences: 1. What is the difference between distance and displacement? 2. Compare and contrast speed and velocity. 3. Why is acceleration sometimes negative? 4. How do you find the slope of a line? C’mon. Let’s get to work.
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Objectives Determine average velocity of an object using the slope-intercept method. Calculate average velocities for specific intervals. Plot average velocity versus time Find the presence of acceleration by reading an average velocity graph. Proficiencies Set up and perform an experiment to measure average linear-velocity Materials Digital Stopwatch Masking tape Toy car Meter stick
1. Bring your notebook, pencil, and calculator (if you brought it). 2. Assign roles and write your group members and their roles on the bottom first page of your lab data sheet. 3. Send your Materials Manager to collect safety glasses (sanitized) and a calculator for your group. 4. Have your Head Physicist read the Discussion to everyone. Head Physicist makes sure everyone understands the concepts before proceeding with the lab. 5. Wear your safety glasses AT ALL TIMES and begin. 6. Lab Instructions will be on your lab table. 7. Submit 3.1 Data Sheet today.
Procedure At least 6 numbered steps At least 6 numbered steps Should be easy to follow Should be easy to follow May use diagrams May use diagrams Conclusion: Did you meet your objective? Why or why not? Did you meet your objective? Why or why not? What possible sources of error could have affected your data? What possible sources of error could have affected your data? What did you learn from this lab? What did you learn from this lab? How was your group able to rely on your in your assigned role? How was your group able to rely on your in your assigned role? Exit Slip: Turn in the 3.1 Data Sheet HWA: Finish Procedure and Conclusion Questions Remember to use the given Objectives Write your answers in complete sentences