Grab bag: Motion graphs
This is a quick online activity to stimulate students in accessing prior learning and maybe to prompt further inquiry
Click here to open the 'running man' simulation on PheT.
Play with the simulation.
Set the values below and sketch graphs for
s against t
v against t
a against t
| Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 |
| s = - 10 m | s = 0 m | s = - 10m |
| u = 2 m/s | u = 0 m/s | u = 4 m/s |
| a = 0 m/s2 | a = 1 m/s2 | a = -5 m/s2 |
Now use the 'charts' tab to check your sketch graphs.
Describe the motion of the running man in each case. Explain how the motion graphs represent the motion at each stage in his journey.
Teacher only box
This task can be used to check for understanding / formatively assess in criterion A: Knowing and Understanding. Marking notes and a student can-do sheet can be found here.
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