Introduction to One-Dimensional Motion
What’s the difference between distance and displacement? Distance: the total magnitude traveled For example, if you have to take the long way around a traffic jam, your distance increases Displacement: the shortest distance from the starting point to the ending point Draw & label this picture on your notes
What is average speed? Speed Is the distance an object travels per unit time
What is Average Velocity? Average Velocity: The rate of change in displacement with respect to time Velocity has both speed and direction d= displacement t = time v = velocity (m/s) V
Units For Speed & Velocity In science, we use the metric system and distance and displacement are measured in meters Time is measured in seconds no matter what measurement system you are using Therefore, speed & velocity are both measured in meters /second (m/s)
Speed & Velocity Examples Speed is distance divided by time 2 cm/s Velocity includes the direction 2 cm/s west West
More Velocity Examples If the runner goes around a 400m circular track 2 times, what is his displacement? Straight line distance from beginning to end = zero What is the distance covered? 2 times the circumference of the circle = 800m
Try these Speed/Velocity Problems #1 and #2 A car travels 1000 m in 50 s. What is the car’s speed? Speed = distance/time = 1000 m/50 s = 20 m/s A car travels 1000 m north in 50 s. What is the car’s velocity? Velocity = displacement/time = 1000 m/50 s = 20 m/s, north
Sample Problem #3 A car travels 500 m east, 1000 m west and does it in 100s What is the car’s average speed? Speed= distance/time = 1500 m/100 s = 15 m/s What is the car’s average velocity? Velocity = displacement/time = 500 m east/100 seconds = 5 m/s, east
What is the difference between average velocity and instantaneous velocity? Average Velocity: Total Displacement divided by total time Instantaneous Speed/Velocity: Is speed or velocity at a certain moment Ex: A school bus takes 200 seconds to travel 15 meters. What is the average velocity?
Using Graphs to Calculate Speed
Practice Problems A dog runs 15.3 m/s for 32 seconds. How far does he go? How long does it take to go 12 m in a car travelling 28 m/s? What is the speed of an airplane that flies 2000 km for 2.5 hours?
Practice Problems