MATHEMATICAL
ANALYSIS OF MOTION
AP PHYSICS ‘C’
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TEXTBOOK: Chapter 2, Section 2.6 – 2.8, pages 19 - 26.
OBJECTIVES:
Perform experiments in which data is collected on position vs time for various types of motion.
Graph data and rearrange that data if necessary by using a computer (or graphing calculator) to obtain a relationship between the variables and then write an equation for that relationship.
Describe the
operation of a Video Cassette Recorder.
Solve problems using an orderly, systematic approach.
Write and use the five equations of uniformly accelerated motion to solve problems.
Given an
expression x(t) for position as a function of time, determine velocity and
acceleration as functions of time, and find when these quantities are zero
or achieve their maximum and minimum values.
Given an
expression a(t) for acceleration as a function of time, plus initial
conditions, determine velocity and position as function of time, and find
where these quantities achieve their maximum and minimum values.
Define
'free-fall'.
Determine
the value of 'g' by using video technology to collect data and by using a
computer (graphing calculator) to analyze the data.
Determine
the speed and distance fallen at any time after an object is dropped from
rest, given that air resistance is negligible.
Solve
free-fall motion problems.
Describe the motion of an object, in terms of displacement, velocity and acceleration, thrown straight up until it hits the ground, given that air resistance is negligible.
ACTIVITIES:
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DEMONSTRATION
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September 20 September 22 |
DISCUSS |
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September 24 |
MULTI-MEDIA
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September 24 |
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EXPERIMENT
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September 27 |
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HOMEWORK |
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September 27 |
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September 28 |
IN-CLASS
ACTIVITY |
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September 28 |
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HOMEWORK |
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September 28 |
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EXPERIMENT
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September 30 |
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HOMEWORK |
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September 30 |
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October 1 |
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HOMEWORK |
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October 1 |
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TEST
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October 4 |
