Notes for a Motion Lecture
Introduction:
Motion's definition and relevance to physics research.
a summary of the key ideas and precepts relating to motion.
A description of the various motions.
Kinematics, first
A. Explaining Motion
Measurement and definition of position: a.
b. Vectors and scalars in position.
A coordinate system and reference frame.
Displacement: a. The definition and computation of displacement.
b. The role of vectors and scalars in displacement.
Position and displacement are related in clause (c).
Speed and Velocity: a. Definition and computation of speed and velocity.
b. The average, immediate, and velocity.
Acceleration: a. Definition and computation of acceleration.
b. The connection between speed and acceleration.
Equations of Motion with Constant Acceleration in Motion with Constant Acceleration.
Applications and illustrations.
B. Graphical Motion Analysis:
