Bell Ringer On a half sheet of paper

Bell Ringer On a half sheet of paper answer the following in complete sentences: 1. What is the difference between distance and displacement? 2. Compare and contrast speed and velocity. 3. Why is acceleration sometimes negative? 4. How do you find the slope of a line? C’mon. Let’s get to work.

Lab 3. 1 Measuring Average Velocity and Average Acceleration in a Mechanical System Page 65

Lab 3. 1 Velocity and Acceleration Objectives � � Determine average velocity of an object using the slope-intercept method. Calculate average velocities for specific intervals. Plot average velocity versus time Find the presence of acceleration by reading an average velocity graph. Proficiencies � Set up and perform an experiment to measure average linear-velocity Materials � Digital Stopwatch � Masking tape � Toy car � Meter stick

When you get in your lab groups… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bring your notebook, pencil, and calculator (if you brought it). Assign roles and write your group members and their roles on the bottom first page of your lab data sheet. Send your Materials Manager to collect safety glasses (sanitized) and a calculator for your group. Have your Head Physicist read the Discussion to everyone. Head Physicist makes sure everyone understands the concepts before proceeding with the lab. Wear your safety glasses AT ALL TIMES and begin. Lab Instructions will be on your lab table. Submit 3. 1 Data Sheet today.

Page _64_: Lab 3. 1 Data, Procedure, and Conclusion Procedure � At least 6 numbered steps � Should be easy to follow � May use diagrams �Exit Slip: � Turn in the 3. 1 Data Sheet Conclusion: • Did you meet your objective? Why or why not? • What possible sources of error could have affected your data? • What did you learn from this lab? • How was your group able to rely on your in your assigned role? �HWA: � Finish Procedure and Conclusion Questions � Remember to use the given Objectives � Write your answers in complete sentences