Chapter 2: 1D Kinematics

Lesson 1: Describing Motion with Words

1. Introduction
2. Scalars and Vectors
3. Distance and Displacement
4. Speed and Velocity
5. Acceleration

Lesson 2: Describing Motion with Diagrams

1. Introduction
2. Ticker Tape Diagrams
3. Vector Diagrams

Lesson 3: Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs

1. The Meaning of Shape for a p-t Graph
2. Meaning of Slope for a p-t Graph
3. Determining the Slope on a p-t Graph

Lesson 4: Describing Motion with Velocity vs. Time Graphs

1. Meaning of Shape for a v-t Graph
2. Meaning of Slope for a v-t Graph
3. Relating the Shape to the Motion
4. Determining the Slope on a v-t Graph
5. Determining the Area on a v-t Graph

Lesson 5: Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity

1. Introduction
2. Acceleration of Gravity
3. Representing Free Fall by Graphs
4. How Fast? and How Far?
5. The Big Misconception

Lesson 6: Describing Motion with Equations

1. Kinematic Equations
2. Kinematic Equations and Problem-Solving
3. Kinematic Equations and Free Fall
4. Sample Problems and Solutions
5. Kinematic Equations and Graphs