1D-Kinematics
We have 23 ready-to-use problem sets on the topic of 1-Dimensional Kinematics, along with many review sets comprised of the problems in these sets (CP = Conceptual Physics, HP = Honors Physics).
The problems focus on the use of kinematic graphs and kinematic equations to analyze motion scenarios and determine values of displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Problem Sets
Set K1: Distance versus Displacement
6 Problems - Very Easy Difficulty
Distinguish between and calculate the quantities distance and displacement for multi-stage (back-and-forth) motions.
Set K2: Distance-Speed-Time 1
8 Problems - Very Easy Difficulty
Use the vave = d/t equation to solve straight-forward problems for average speed, distance, or time.
Set K3: Distance-Speed-Time 2
6 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use the vave = d/t equation to solve problems for average speed, distance, or time. Some problems may require unit conversions or multi-stage motions.
Set K4: Distance-Speed-Time 3
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the vave = d/t equation to solve problems for average speed, distance, or time. Problems are more complex and will require unit conversions, good visualization skills, critical thinking and analysis.
Set K5: Distance-Speed-Time: Red Car vs. Green Car
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty
Use the vave = d/t equation and strong mathematical skills to solve a series of problems involving two objects.
Set K6: Acceleration 1
6 Problems - Very Easy Difficulty
Use the aave = ∆v/∆t equation to solve straight-forward problems involving a calculation of acceleration.
Set K7: Acceleration 2
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the aave = ∆v/∆t equation to solve straight-forward problems involving a calculation of acceleration.
Set K8: Position-Time Graphs 1
8 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use slope calculations to determine the speed or velocity of an object at a specified time.
Set K9: Position-Time Graphs 2
4 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Analyze a position-time graph of a multi-stage motion in order to determine distances, displacements, speeds, and velocities.
Set K10: Velocity-Time Graphs 1
8 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use a velocity-time graph to determine an object's acceleration at indicated times.
Set K11: Velocity-Time Graphs 2
10 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use a velocity-time graph to determine an object's displacement at indicated times and during indicated time periods.
Set K12: Velocity-Time Graphs – Challenges 1
3 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty
Use a velocity-time to analyze complex, multi-stage motions in order to determine time, velocity, acceleration, and displacement.
Set K13: Kinematic Equations 1
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the four kinematic equations to solve for distance, time, speed, and acceleration.
Set K14: Kinematic Equations 2
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the four kinematic equations to solve for distance, time, speed, and acceleration.
Set K15: Kinematic Equations 3
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the four kinematic equations to solve for distance, time, speed, and acceleration.
Set K16: Kinematic Equations 4
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the four kinematic equations to solve for distance, time, speed, and acceleration.
Set K17: Kinematic Equations 5
7 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty
Besides the use of kinematic equations, these problems require careful reading, keen attention to units, analysis of multi-stage motions, multi-object comparisons, and complicated algebraic manipulations.
Set K18: Kinematic Equations 6
7 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty
Besides the use of kinematic equations, these problems require careful reading, keen attention to units, analysis of multi-stage motions, multi-object comparisons, and complicated algebraic manipulations.
Set K19: Free Fall 1
14 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use kinematic equations or free fall concepts to calculate times to rise and fall, falling speeds after a specified time, falling distances, and more. The problems are carefully scaffolded and assume a free-fall acceleration of 10 m/s/s. Many will find that the math is head-math and the problems are calculator-free.
Set K20: Free Fall 2
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use kinematic equations to calculate speeds, times and distances for objects that are free falling downward from an elevated position.
Set K21: Free Fall 3
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use kinematic equations to calculate speeds, times and distances for up-and-down free fall motion.
Set K22: Free Fall 4
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use kinematic equations to calculate speeds, times and distances for up-and-down free fall motion.
Set K23: Rocket Science
4 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty
Analyze single-stage and two-stage rockets to determine times, speeds, heights, and more.
Summary Sets
These activities are combinations of the above Problem Sets, used primarily for Lesson Plans activities and Review
Kinematics 1: Velocity-Time Graphs (CP)
8 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use slope and area calculations to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 1: Position-Velocity-Acceleration
10 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use concepts and equations associated with distance, displacement, average speed, average velocity, and acceleration to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 1: Position-Velocity-Acceleration (HP)
12 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use concepts and equations associated with distance, displacement, average speed, average velocity, and acceleration to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 2: Position-Time Graphs
7 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use the slope and coordinate values on a position-time graph to determine speed, velocity, distance, and displacement values.
Kinematics 2: Position-Time Graphs (HP)
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the slope and coordinate values on a position-time graph to determine speed, velocity, distance, and displacement values.
Kinematics 3: Velocity-Time Graphs
9 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use slope and area calculations to answer the following questions.
Kinematics 3: Velocity-Time Graphs (HP)
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use slope and area calculations to answer the following questions.
Kinematics 4: Kinematic Equations
5 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematics equations to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 4: Kinematic Equations (HP)
9 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematics equations to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 5: Kinematic Equations
5 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematic equations to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 5: Kinematic Equations (HP)
7 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematics equations to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 6: Free Fall and Kinematic Equations
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematic equations and free-fall concepts to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 6: Free Fall and Kinematic Equations (HP)
7 Problems - Easy Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematic equations and free-fall concepts to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 7: Free Fall and Kinematic Equations
5 Problems - Medium Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematic equations (and/or graphs) and free-fall concepts to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 7: Free Fall, Rocket Science, and Kinematic Equations (HP)
8 Problems - Hard Difficulty
Use the "Big 4" kinematic equations and free-fall concepts to solve the following problems.
Kinematics 8: Review of Kinematics
20 Problems - Medium Difficulty
This is a review of much of the mathematics used during the 1D Kinematics unit. The problem set includes an assortment of problems from throughout the unit.
Kinematics 8: Review of Kinematics (HP)
28 Problems - Medium Difficulty
This is a review of much of the mathematics used during the 1D Kinematics unit. The problem set includes an assortment of problems from throughout the unit.