Unit 1: Kinematics



     The first unit in this course will provide a foundation for the study of motion, one of the most important topics in physics. When you are ready (notebook and pen in hand) click the "Introduction: Kinematics" button on the left menu for the first activity.  Have fun!

Suggested timeframe: 2 weeks

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Big Ideas:
1. The four basic parameters that describe motion are position, velocity, acceleration, and time.
2. Given initial conditions, the motion of a particle can be modeled mathematically.
3. Vectors are measureable quantities that have both magnitude and direction.
4. The trajectory of a particle in a uniform gravitational field is parabolic.
5. All motion is relative to a chosen frame of reference.