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Calculus AB/BC - Straight-Line Motion: Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration AP Test PrepCalculus AB/BC - Straight-Line Motion: Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration AP Test Prep
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Calculus AB/BC - Straight-Line Motion: Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

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Move the video on motion to the front of the line. The second of eight lessons in Unit 4 - Contextual Applications looks at straight-line motion. Scholars learn how position, velocity, and acceleration are related by derivatives before using the concept to solve problems.

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Concepts

motion, velocity, acceleration, derivatives, differential calculus, displacement

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math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the corrective assignments as homework

Classroom Considerations

  • Familiarity with velocity and acceleration from a physics class is beneficial
  • Knowledge of numerical, algebraic, and graphical techniques associated with derivatives is necessary
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

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  • Thorough explanations help with understanding
  • Instructors will appreciate the inclusion of answer keys for all worksheets

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