Meeting Point Challenge
Challenge Description:
Two buggy cars,
one red and one blue begin on opposite
ends of a track and move towards each
other. Both carts move with a constant
speed.
Red Buggy Car Speed
Blue Buggy Car Speed
Time Delay
0.35 m/s
0.47 m/s
0.39 m/s
0.41 m/s
0.29 m/s
0.32 m/s
1.0 s
2.0 s
2.5 s
TASK:
Determine the distance and tme at which the two cars will collide when they start
at opposite ends separated by a distance of
5.8, 6.4, 6.7, or 7.1
meters.
Complete each of the following 6 representations to provide evidence for your prediction.
Each representation should be consistent with the information presented in each of the
other representations.
The narrative:
The motion diagram:
Insert
a
scan
or
picture
Analysis:
Use
the
Vernieer
Graphical
Analysis
App
to
make
the
following
representations
The motion chart:
Insert
a
partial
screenshot
Analysis:
The position vs. time graph:
Insert
a
partial
screenshot
