Motion Graphing Lab

CC/NGSS

3-PS2-2. / Make observations and/or measurementsof an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predictfuture motion.

During this lab you and your lab partners will be performing the exact motions necessary to recreate some of the Distance-Time graphs (pt-graphs) we have learned about in the Kinematics Unit. Your lab group will only need to hand in one lab write-up per group.

Procedure:

  1. Plug your motion sensor into the USB Link (be careful to plug it in the right way!). Be sure to set the Motion Sensor on “Human.”
  2. Turn on your Lap Top and get to the desktop screen. (Username: vmhs-studentPassword: broncos) Once you have done this plug in your USB link into any available USB port and WAIT!! Within-in 30 seconds or so a window will appear. Select the “Launch EZ-SREEN” option. A Position-Time graph should appear.
  3. Take five minutes to investigate and use the different features available on the

EZ-SCREEN so your group can get a feel for how the Motion Sensor works. Discuss with your lab group some of the features you discover.

Questions:

  1. List 3 things you discovered during your investigation of this program.
  1. List 3 aspects of the Position-Time graphs you see that you should keep in mind while recreating these motion graphs.
  1. The Motion Sensor works on Sonic technology. What do you think that means and describe exactly how you think the Motion Sensor works.(If you aren’t quite sure what Sonic Technology means, remember your computer can get access to the internet)
  1. Where else in everyday life or nature is Sonic technology used?

Perform each of the 4 example Postion-Time graphs provided for you at the bottom of the EZ-SCREEN and fill in the following Data Tables. Mr. Murray’s lab group will turn in this data sheet separate from Mrs. Linden’s lab group.

Data Table 3-1 / Back the Truck Up
Full Name / Trial 1 / Trial 2 / Trial 3 / Average
Score / Winner’s Score
At the bottom of this table draw the corresponding vt-Graph for this dt-Graph
Data Table 3-2 / U R Out of Shape!
Full Name / Trial 1 / Trial 2 / Trial 3 / Average
Score / Winner’s Score
At the bottom of this table draw the corresponding vt-Graph for this dt-Graph
Data Table 3-3 / What Goes Around Comes Around
Full Name / Trial 1 / Trial 2 / Trial 3 / Average
Score / Winner’s Score
At the bottom of this table draw the corresponding vt-Graph for this dt-Graph
Data Table 3-4 / Make Up ur Mind!!
Full Name / Trial 1 / Trial 2 / Trial 3 / Average
Score / Winner’s Score
At the bottom of this table draw the corresponding vt-Graph for this dt-Graph

When you are done, work on the homework assignment previously provided to you until it is time to take the quiz. Be sure to color-code your quiz using the markers provided (you’ll need 5 different colors)!!! Also be sure to check your quiz answers using the Motion sensor! Again, Mr. Murray’s lab group will turn in a separate quiz from Mrs. Linden’s lab group.