Explore the fundamental concepts of representing position and velocity through graphical methods in this physics lecture. Learn to interpret and construct position-time and velocity-time graphs, and discover how to derive one from the other. Gain practical skills in analyzing motion diagrams and translating them into graphical representations. Engage with real-world examples involving car movements, basketball players, and hockey pucks to solidify your understanding of these crucial physics concepts. Prepare for future discussions on uniform motion, acceleration, and their graphical representations in subsequent lectures.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
REPRESENTING POSITION
POSITION VS. TIME GRAPH EXAMPLE
REPRESENTING VELOCITY
POSITION TO VELOCITY EXAMPLE
Which position-versus-time graph matches the motion diagram of a car moving along a straight road?
Which velocity-versus-time graph matches the motion diagram of a car moving along a straight road?
A graph of position versus time for a basketball player moving down the court appears as follows. Which of the following velocity graphs matches the position graph?
A graph of velocity versus time for a hockey puck shot into a goal appears as follows. Which of the following position graphs matches the velocity graph?
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Spahn's Science Lectures
