Graph Matching

The purpose of this activity is to explore graphs of position versus time and velocity versus time. The motion will be measured for a Smart Cart moving along a straight line at different speeds and in different directions. The challenge is to move the cart in such a way that a graph of the motion ‘matches’ the graph that is provided. This is an excellent way to learn the physical meaning of position and velocity versus time graphs.

Grade Level: High School • Middle School

Subject: Physical Science

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