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The students should understand the difference between instantaneous and average values of velocity, speed and acceleration, and how to determine them

Experiments

Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.

Constant Motion and Changing Motion

Experiment #1 from Physics Explorations and Projects

  • Identify variables, design and perform investigations, collect data, analyze data, draw a conclusion, and formulate a model based on data from the investigation.
  • Create graphical representations of motion for an object moving at constant velocity.
  • Create a mathematical model of motion for an object moving at constant velocity.
  • Create graphical representations of motion for an object that is speeding up.
  • Optional: Create a mathematical model of motion for an object that is speeding up.

Back and Forth Motion

Experiment #2 from Physics with Vernier

  • Qualitatively analyze the motion of objects that move back and forth.
  • Analyze and interpret back and forth motion in kinematics graphs.
  • Use kinematic graphs to catalog objects that exhibit similar motion.

Educational Standard
International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
Subject
Physics
Theme
A Space, time and motion
Topic
A.1 Kinematics
Level
Standard level and higher level

* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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