III. Methodology
The distance travelled per
Activity 1: Graphical Analysis of Human
Motion:
In activity 1 we were asked to predict and
sketch three things. The first one is the
appearance of the displacement versus time
graph and velocity versus time graph of a
person moving away with constant velocity
from a chosen starting point for a period of
10s. Second one is the appearance of the
displacement versus time graph and velocity
versus time graph of a person moving
toward a chosen starting point with constant
velocity for a period of 10s. Last one is the
appearance of the displacement versus time
graph and velocity versus time graph of a
person moving away a chosen starting point
along a straight line with increasing speed
for a period of 10s. After we have graphed
the following, we will then use the Logger
Pro to compare our graphs with one another.
Activity 2: Graph Matching:
In this activity, we are asked to follow the
pattern of the position versus time graph and
velocity over time graph that are flashed on
the monitor of the computer. We were asked
to move in such a way that we can follow
the pattern. By holding an illustration board,
the computer can detect any movement that
is present in front of its sensor.
Activity 3: Graphical Analysis:
One of the members of the grouped is asked
to walk in a straight line for 10 seconds
starting from rest.
second is then recorded. Using excel, the
displacement versus total time is plotted and
the line or curve is drawn. Instantaneous
velocity is then computed and plotted
against time.
Activity 4: Reaction Time:
A group member was asked to hold a meter
stick vertically at the zero mark while
another member was asked to position
his/her thumb and index finger at the 50cm
mark. The group member holding the meter
stick at the zero mark will drop it without
telling the other member. The member will
then catch it and the data gathered from this
activity will be used to compute for the
reaction time.
VI. Application
Everyday we move from one place to
another, meaning we observe principles like
velocity, acceleration, and displacement.
Some of us may even drive going to school,
driving a car is a perfect example of
showing acceleration and velocity because
sometimes we compute what time we will
reach our destination by looking at the
distance between two points and the speed
of our car. We can also observe this when we
are chasing for the green light at a stoplight
because we will have to accelerate in order
for us to catch it.