ACTIVITY 1: Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions
Professor: Engr. Michael D.P. Pelaez
Subject: Basic Physics Laboratory 100.1
Duration: 3 hours
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I. THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Kinematics is the study of motion without considering the forces
that cause it. One-dimensional motion involves objects moving in a
straight line, characterized by displacement, velocity, acceleration,
and time. In two-dimensional motion (e.g., projectile motion),
objects move in a plane under the influence of gravity. The
horizontal and vertical motions are analyzed independently.
II. LEARNNG OBJECTIVES
1. Describe motion in one and two dimensions.
2. Use kinematic equations to predict and analyze motion.
3. Collect and analyze data for uniform acceleration and
projectile motion.
4. Draw and interpret motion graphs.
III. MATERIALS NEEDED
Inclined plane or ramp
Timer or stopwatch
Meter stick or tape measure
Toy car or ball
Carbon paper
Protractor
Projectile launcher or rolling ball setup
Graphing paper or software
IV. PROCEDURES
A. One-Dimensional Motion
1. Set up an inclined plane; mark equal intervals along the track.
2. Release the car/ball and time its movement between points.
3. Repeat three times per distance and compute average times.
4. Use data to calculate velocity and acceleration.
B. Two-Dimensional Motion
1. Launch a ball horizontally from a known height.
2. Use carbon paper to record impact location.
3. Measure time of flight and horizontal distance.
4. Calculate initial velocity and components.
V. DATA GATHERING / DATA TABLES
Table 1: One-Dimensional Motion
Distance (m) Time 1 (s) Time 2 (s) Time 3 (s) Avg Time (s)
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Table 2: Two-Dimensional Motion
Tri Height Time Horizontal Distance Initial Velocity
al (m) (s) (m) D/T(m/s)
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VI. GUIDED ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
1. What is the relationship between distance and time squared?
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2. How did you calculate acceleration?
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3. What remained constant during projectile motion?
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4. How does launch height affect time and range?
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VII. REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. What challenges did you encounter during measurement?
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2. How do your results compare to theoretical values?
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3. How can data collection be improved?
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VIII. CONCLUSION
Summarize your findings on motion in one and two dimensions.( 3
to 4 Sentences)
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GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!