1D Kinematics

The Distance vs. Displacement Video Tutorial explains the meaning of distance and displacement and describes the distinction between the two quantities. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.

The Speed vs. Velocity Video Tutorial explains the meaning of speed and velocity and distinguished between the instantaneous and average values of each. Strategies for calculating average values of speed and velocity are discussed. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.

The Motion Diagrams Video Tutorial describes the appearance of dot diagrams and vector diagrams for constant speed, speeding up, and slowing down motions. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.

The Acceleration Video Tutorial discusses what it means to accelerate, how to determine the acceleration value and direction, and how to distinguish accelerating and non-accelerating objects based on data tables and dot diagrams. Numerous examples, illustrations, animations, and example problems assist in the explanations.

The Position-Time Graphs: Constant Speed Video Tutorial discusses the features of a position-time graph for an object moving with a constant speed. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.

The Position-Time Graphs: Changing Speed Video Tutorial discusses the features of a position-time graph for the motion of objects that have a changing velocity. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.

The Position-Time Graphs: Slope Calculations Video Tutorial discusses the meaning of slope on a position-time graph and the method of calculating it. Animations, informative graphics, a step-by-step procedure, three example problems, and two practice problems assist in explaining the meaning of slope.

The Velocity-Time Graphs: Constant Speed Motion Video Tutorial discusses the shape and features of a velocity-time graph for an object that is moving with constant speed. The distinctions of the graphs for positive vs. negative velocity and for fast-moving vs. slow-moving objects are clearly made. Numerous examples, graphs, and animations assist in the explanations.

The Velocity-Time Graphs: Changing Speed Motion Video Tutorial discusses the shape and features of a velocity-time graph for an object that is moving with changing speed. The distinctions of the graphs for speeding up and slowing down objects is clearly made. Numerous example graphs, animations, and practice problems with feedback assist in the explanations.

The Velocity-Time Graphs: Calculating Acceleration Video Tutorial discusses the meaning of slope and the relationship between slope and acceleration on a velocity-time graph. The procedure for calculating slope is clearly explained and modeled using three sample calculations. The tutorial ends with two practice problems followed by their answers and solutions.

The Velocity-Time Graphs: Displacement Calculations Video Tutorial describes the significance of area on a velocity-time graph. Details about how to calculate the area between the line and the time axis are explained and modeled through numerous examples. Common pitfalls are discussed and strategies for analyzing complex situations are described.

The Intro to Kinematic Equations Video Tutorial introduces the kinematic equations - the "BIG 4". The video discusses: the meaning of the symbols, the variety of forms that the equations may take, the use of initial conditions to simplify the equations, the importance of +/- signs, and a step-by-step strategy for using the equations (with one example).

The Using the Kinematic Equations - Part 1 Video Tutorial is the second of three lessons on the Kinematic Equations. The purpose of this video is to demonstrate through three examples an effective strategy for solving physics word problems using the kinematic equations. The video ends with a Learning Action Plan that will help make the learning stick.

The Using the Kinematic Equations - Part 2 Video Tutorial is the third of three lessons on the Kinematic Equations. The purpose of this video is to demonstrate through three examples an effective strategy for solving physics word problems using the kinematic equations. The video ends with a Learning Action Plan that will help make the learning stick.

The Describing Free Fall Video Tutorial defines free fall and describes the changes (or lack of changes) in the position, velocity, and acceleration over the course of a free fall motion. Numerical data, dot diagrams, vector diagrams, and velocity-time graphs are presented for both falling and up-and-down motion. The video emphasizes the meaning of the free fall acceleration.

The Free Fall Mathematics Video Tutorial explains the meaning of distance and displacement and describes the distinction between the two quantities. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.