Graphing Motion

Students measure the position and velocity of a cart on a track to determine the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration versus time graphs.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
2.1 3.A.1.1; 3.A.1.2; 3.A.1.3

Featured Equipment

Four-Scale Meter Stick

Four Scale Meter Stick

A convenient measuring device that includes four different metric scales of various precision.

End Stops

Dynamics Track End Stop (2 pack)

Replacement end stops for the Dynamics Tracks.

PAStrack

PAStrack

Connect two 0.5-m length tracks and use with dynamics carts to study motion.

Smart Cart (Red)

Smart Cart (Red)

The Smart Cart is the ultimate tool for your physics lab and includes built-in sensors for measuring force, position, velocity, three axes of acceleration, and three axes of rotational velocity. Patent No. 10481173

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