Aug 24: Motion Graphs with Moving Man

This activity is done in groups of 2 or 3. If there are more than three names on a sheet, it WILL NOT be accepted. This is a continuation of the graphing of this week, and yes, you've been patient. I realize it may be getting annoying. Bear with me, please?

Click to Run

Click on the activity above.  It will eventually launch a new Java script in a separate window. If you are having trouble, Ryan can help. DO NOT click on the icon repeatedly or you will open up multiple copies of the program.


Print the Moving Man Activity for your group. This will be handed in, along with your packet at the end of the class period today. Moving Man Activity

NOTES and PROCESSING For the following situations, sketch a d-t, v-t, and non-zero a-t graphs that show up in your notes (this activity is modified from here). When you get done with the graphs, send me a picture for your group
A) A man moving from the left of the screen (-8 m) to the house (8m) at a constant 2 m/s (adjust the v-slider).
B) A man moving from 0 to the house at a faster pace than above. C) A man standing still at 4 m.
D) A man moving from 0 to the house at a fast pace then moving back to 0 at a slower pace (slide the man manually).
E) A man moving from 16 m to the tree m at a fast pace of (3 m/s).
F) A man moving from 0 to the house, speeding up as he walks (an acceleration of 1 m/s/s).
G) The man stands still while he talks on his cell phone at the middle of the sidewalk, then walks toward the house at a constant rate trying to get better cell reception. He comes to a sudden stop when the coverage is good (about a meter before the house) and stands still to finish his conversation.
H) The man starts close to the tree, stands still for a little while, then walks toward the house at a constant rate for a while, then slows gradually to a stop.
I) A man wakes up from his nap under the tree and speeds up toward the house. He stops because he is worried that he dropped his keys. He stands still as he searches his pockets for his keys. Once he finds them, he continues calmly to walk toward the house and then slows to a stop as he nears the door.