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Q1: Sketch the path
of this imaginary coin, including a definition of coordinates. Label
the following points on your sketch.
| Point 1 |
The coin has just left your hand moving upwards |
| Point 2 |
The coin is about 1/4 of the way up to the top
of its path |
| Point 3 |
The coin is about 3/4 of the way up
to the top of its path |
| Point 4 |
The coin is exactly at its maximum height of about
2.5m |
| Point 5 |
The coin is about 1/4 of the way down from the
top of its path |
| Point 6 |
The coin is about 3/4 of the way down from the
top of its path |
| Point 7 |
The coin is just above your hand and is about
to be caught |
Q2: Assume upwards
displacement is positive. Indicate the following points on your
sketches. (In some cases there may be none, or more than one correct
point. When this is so, explain in words.)
| Point A |
Maximum displacement of the coin |
| Point B |
Zero displacement of the coin |
| Point C |
Minimum displacement of the coin |
| Point D |
Maximum velocity of the coin |
| Point E |
Zero velocity of the coin |
| Point F |
Minimum velocity of the coin |
| Point G |
Maximum acceleration of the coin |
| Point H |
Zero acceleration of the coin |
| Point I |
Minimum acceleration of the coin |
Q3: From your observations
in Q2, prepare three sketch graphs: position vs. t, velocity vs.
t and acceleration vs. t for one complete toss of the coin. Align
the graphs in a colunm so that you can readily read the x,v and
a values for the same time.
Q4: In your own words,
describe how the position of the coin changes with respect to time
during the toss.
Q5: In your own words,
describe how the velocity of the coin changes with resect to time
during the toss.
Q6: In your own words,
desribe how the acceleration of the coin changes with respect to
time during the toss.
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