By Ava Blyth
Physical Science - 8th grade Kinematics: Relative motion
Formulas:
Vrel=(V object)-(V observer)
Speed-=Distance/Time(Scaler)
Displacement=Final position-Initial Position
Average speed=Distance/time(Scaler)
Slope=rise/run(aka Displacement/time)
Acceleration=Change in Velocity/time
Position vs Time graphs
A straight upward line indicates constant velocity
A horizontal line indicates no movement
A downward line suggests returning to the starting point
Speed vs Time Graphs:
A straight upward line indicates accelerating
A horizontal line indicates constant velocity
A downward line indicates deaccelerating
Physical Science - 8th grade Kinematics: Relative motion
Formulas:
Vrel=(V object)-(V observer)
Speed-=Distance/Time(Scaler)
Displacement=Final position-Initial Position
Average speed=Distance/time(Scaler)
Slope=rise/run(aka Displacement/time)
Acceleration=Change in Velocity/time
Position vs Time graphs
A straight upward line indicates constant velocity
A horizontal line indicates no movement
A downward line suggests returning to the starting point
Speed vs Time Graphs:
A straight upward line indicates accelerating
A horizontal line indicates constant velocity
A downward line indicates deaccelerating