Kinematics
...an elapsed time in which the object moves. Velocity is measured in meters per second (m/s). Acceleration is the velocity of an object, which changes over a certain period of time. Acceleration is measured in meters per seconds squared (m/s). Energy is closely related to motion. This is as a result of the fact that energy is the source that causes motion. According to the Work-Energy Theorem the work done on an object goes to increase the object’s mechanical energy and this energy can be either kinetic energy, potential energy, or both. The other equations that were used in this experiment for calculations and as reference for the discussion are as follows: where sin is used as an inverse function to find q and “opp” is the opposite to q and “hyp” is the hypothenuse side. Acceleration formula, “a” is the gravitational force along the air track’s incline Equations 10 & 11are called the equations of kinematics and can be used to describe one dimensional motion. The apparatus that were used during this investigation were the following: An air track is an ideal device for studying the motion of an object. It supplies a thin film of air on which the glider was moving with reduced friction. It had a elastic band, which were in place to serve as bumpers for the glider. A glider is an object, which is similar to a small cart, that was designed to fit the air track. A triple beam balance is a device, which...