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    Three people cycling along a canal. The blurred buildings in the background convey a sense of motion of the cyclists.
    Figure 2.1 These cyclists in Vietnam can be described by their position relative to buildings and a canal. Their motion can be described by their change in position, or displacement, in the frame of reference. (credit: Suzan Black, Fotopedia)

    Chapter Outline
    • Position
    • Displacement
    • Distance
    • Time
    • Velocity
    • Average Velocity
    • Speed
    • Average Acceleration
    • Acceleration as a Vector
    • Instantaneous Acceleration


    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:    

    • Discuss the requirements for determining motion (CL02) (CL03)
    • Define position, speed, velocity, and acceleration (CLO2)
    • Define and compute distance (CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Discuss the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration of an object in motion (CLO2)(CLO3)
    • Recognize and use proper units for position, speed, velocity, and acceleration (CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Analyze motion graphs. (CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Perform calculations using the kinematics equations for constant acceleration situations.(CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Define free fall and solve free fall problems. (CLO2)(CLO5)

    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read and view Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion
    2. Read Chapter 2: Linear Motion in the Exploring the Physical World Introductory Chemistry and Physics Pressbook
    3. Complete the Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion Assignment
    4. Complete the Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion Discussion
    5. Complete the Module 2: Video (VWS) Assignment: Linear Motion
    6. Complete the Module 2: Activity Assignment - The Moving Man
    7. Complete the Module 2: Report Assignment- The Moving Man

    Note the checkboxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 


    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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