Problem #3

Physlet® Strobe Photo Problem

Description

Two blocks are moving as shown in the animation.  The lower one always moves at a constant speed.  The upper one will have different speeds.   Study the motion and answer the question below.  Compare the motion on the strobe photo to the position versus time graphs below.  Choose the graph that best matches the motion.


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d11.gif (2207 bytes)a

d2.gif (2123 bytes)b

d3.gif (2116 bytes)c

d6.gif (2135 bytes)d

 

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Which graph best describes the motion?    

         a.        b.        c.        d.        None of the above.
Explain how you determined your answer .