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Displaying Velocity Investigation I

Moving at the same speed...

  1. Observe, analyze, and discuss with your partner(s) the following distance-time graph for motion. Draw the graph on paper and explain the motion on the graph.



  2. Refer to Technical Hints to see how to set up the walking track.

  3. When you are ready, refer to Technical Hints to open and run CCSR (sonar ranger) software. Walk the motion while the CCSR program is activated.

  4. Repeat the process until a similar graph to that shown above is achieved. Print out your best trial. Refer to Technical Hints to see how to print from the CCSR program.

  5. Answer Questions 1 and 2 in "Analysis".

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