Phys 104 Lab

Introduction to Motion

lab contents


Analysis: Velocity vs. Time Graph Matching

  1. Describe how you walked for each of the graphs that you matched.
  2. For each of you velocity vs. time graphs, sketch what you believe the distance vs. time graph would look like. Then in Logger Pro, and a distance vs. time graph to check your answer. Do this by double clicking on the y-axis label and checking Distance. Axis scaling can also be changed by clicking them.
  3. What does the area under a velocity vs. time graph represent? Test your answer to this question using the Motion Detector.
  4. What type of motion is occurring when the slope of a velocity vs. time graph is zero?
  5. What type of motion is occurring when the slope of a velocity vs. time graph is not zero? Test your answer using the Motion Detector.