Activity 3 Other Distance-Time Graphs

It will be less confusing if you remove the Position Match graph from the screen before doing the exercises below. To do this, select Hide then Run 2 from the Data Menu.

Can you make a curved distance-time graph? Try to make each of the graphs shown below.

 

Describe how you must move to produce a distance-time graph with each of the shapes shown.

Graph 1 answer:______________________________________________

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Graph 2 answer:______________________________________________

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Graph 3 answer:______________________________________________

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Tools for Scientific Thinking: Motion and Force 9/92 ©1987-92 CSMT Tufts U. These activities have been modified locally: 183LoggerProLab1(Motio).doc

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