In this activity, students will translate their experience with linear motion into a computer model. They will use their model to solve problems in simple kinematics.

TEACHER RESOURCES Teacher Materials Student Activity Student Assessment Learning Goals/Standards COMPUTER MODELS STELLA Versions isee Player software Right-click to download the models PC Format Mac Format Vensim Versions Vensim PLE Software Right-click to download the model Simple Kinematics

THE MODEL DIAGRAM THE EQUATIONS Distance(t) = Distance(t - dt) + (Rate_of_Change_of_Distance) * dt INIT Distance = 5 Rate_of_Change_of_Distance = Velocity Velocity(t) = Velocity(t - dt) + (Rate_of_Change_of_Velocity) * dt INIT Velocity = 0 Rate_of_Change_of_Velocity = Acceleration Acceleration = 5

THE OUTPUT

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