Constant Motion Equations QT Movie(176K)
Demonstration of the relationship between the three terms in the equation of motion: x(t) = 1/2 at² + v_ot + x_o and the three types of associated constant motion: constant acceleration, constant velocity, and constant position. Constant Motion Equations IP Simulation

Constant Velocity Space-Time Diagram QT Movie (140K)
The Space-Time diagram for four objects undergoing constant velocity in a straight line can be observed. The Constant Velocity Space-Time Diagram IP Simulation

Comparsion of the Instantaneous and Average Velocity (170K)
An object oscillates about the origin with increasing amplitude, x(t) = v_c t sin(t/t) where v_c = 1 m/s and t = 1 s. Shown is the object's space-time diagram along with the lines whose slope represent the objects instantaneous velocity and average velocity.

Velocity-Time Diagram for Two Bobs undergoing Complex Motion QT Movie (1.4M)
A double pendulum is constructed using two bobs connected by rigid rods. The velocity versus time diagram is displayed for the magnitude of each bob's velocity. Velocity-Time Diagram for Two Bobs undergoing Complex Motion IP Simulation

Vertical Ball Toss QT Movie (500K)
A ball is launched vertically into the air beside a tall building. The objective is to make the maximum rise of the ball equal the height of the building by adjusting the ball's initial upward velocity. Vertical Ball Toss Problem - Vertical Ball Toss Simulation

Rising Rocket QT Movie (400K)
A toy rocket has an upward acceleration until its fuel runs out. The speed and height of the rocket are observed in order to determine the maximum height, velocity, and duration of the flight. Rising Rocket Problem - Rising Rocket Problem IP Simulation

Braking Car QT Movie (236K)
A moving car brakes to a halt in a fixed amount of time. Braking Car Problem - Braking Car IP Simulation

Police Car Chase (500K)
A speeding station wagon passes a parked police car. The police car begins to accelerate at the moment that the station wagon passes. The station wagon's speed and the police car's acceleration can be varied to determine the moment when the police car is moving at the same speed as the station wagon, the moment when it catches the station wagon, and the distance it takes to overtake the wagon. Police Car Chase Problem - Police Car Chase IP Simulation

Ladybug Calculus of Motion QT Movie (500K)
The equations of motion for a ladybug's velocity is given to be v(t) = a(t- t)²- b. Displayed is her one-dimensional motion along, with the x vs. t, v vs. t, and a vs. t diagrams. Also noted are the moments when the ladybug reverses directions, changes velocity, and acceleration. Ladybug Problem - Ladybug IP Simulation