Introduction
Part of understanding the physical world is learning to describe motion using graphs and equations. In this investigation, you will examine graphs and equations for an object moving at constant velocity. You will connect the values in the equations with the appearance of the graphs.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Use video analysis techniques to obtain position, velocity, and time data for two videos of a cart moving on a track.
- Examine graphs, vectors, and equations of the motion with the origin at different locations.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #1 of Vernier Video Analysis: Motion and Sports. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
