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Moving Man - Velocity vs. Time Graphs
| Title | Moving Man - Velocity vs. Time Graphs |
| Description | This is an activity designed as an introductory exercise to Velocity vs. Time graphs and only basic graphing skills are needed to complete the activity. The students will: Develop a general knowledge of Velocity vs. Time graphs and Distance vs. Time graphs What graphs of a person standing still would look like What graphs of a person moving away from an observer at a constant speed would look like. What graphs of a person moving towards an observer at a constant speed would look like. How differences in speed appear on the graphs |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Homework |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Motion |
| Simulation(s) | The Moving Man |
| Author(s) | Steve Reeves |
| Contact Email | sreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us |
| School / Organization | Standley Lake High School |
| Date submitted | 8/2/05 |
| Date updated | 4/17/08 |
