Frame of Reference Perspective Matters Vocabulary Frame of
Frame of Reference Perspective Matters Vocabulary: • Frame of reference • Position “Relativity” -M. C. Escher
What is meant by a “frame of reference? ” Watch video
A set of coordinate axes in terms of which position or movement may be specified y y y x x z z z x Each camera has its own frame of reference which gives each camera a different perspective of the action.
Question How far are you?
This question has no meaning outside of frame of reference. § How far are you from the person next to you? § How far are you from the gym? § How far are you from Moscow?
Let’s get some perspective on frame of reference. § Watch the following video Part 1 and Part 2
Frame of reference § Is the person moving and the sidewalk staying still or is the sidewalk moving and the person staying in place?
Shuttle Dashboard Camera: Is the Shuttle Moving? Watch Video
Position (x) § Location within a particular frame of reference.
Position (x) Units are centimeters What is the position of the red dot? -8 cm What is the position of the blue dot? +1 cm
How far does the red dot travel in this frame of reference? Frame of Reference 1 6 cm
How far does the red dot travel in this frame of reference? Frame of Reference 2 6 cm
Measurement Summary Measurement Symbol SI Unit position x m Equation Summary No equations this time.
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