Physics 11 – Another mostly successful day. Students were able to solve a variety of kinematics problems without having seen any kinematic equations yet. I really encourage this type of work for a few reasons. First, I think it’s important to sketch a v-t graph regardless of the calculations because the graph clarifies the object’s motion. Second, it keeps students away from blindly applying an equation and the dreaded statement, “I get confused on which equation to use.” However, some problems are more easily solved with using equations directly.
BC Physics 180 