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Understanding acceleration : An interplay between different mathematics and physics representations

Pendrill, A. M. LU orcid (2019) GIREP-ICPE-EPEC 2017 In Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1286(1).
Abstract

Acceleration is often viewed as abstract - but when a person accelerates, e.g. in a car or on swings, trampolines, carousels or rollercoasters, the force required for the acceleration is felt throughout the body. If acceleration is introduced as force divided by mass rather than as a second derivative of displacement, the concept can be made accessible to much younger learners, such as 10-year olds taking part in supervised visits to an amusement park or playground. The force required for acceleration can be measured e.g. using smartphone sensors. The forces can also be illustrated in demonstrations that complement photos and video analysis. For a teacher this creates opportunities to discuss challenging concepts of force and motion, in... (More)

Acceleration is often viewed as abstract - but when a person accelerates, e.g. in a car or on swings, trampolines, carousels or rollercoasters, the force required for the acceleration is felt throughout the body. If acceleration is introduced as force divided by mass rather than as a second derivative of displacement, the concept can be made accessible to much younger learners, such as 10-year olds taking part in supervised visits to an amusement park or playground. The force required for acceleration can be measured e.g. using smartphone sensors. The forces can also be illustrated in demonstrations that complement photos and video analysis. For a teacher this creates opportunities to discuss challenging concepts of force and motion, in enjoyable authentic situations.

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Journal of Physics: Conference Series
volume
1286
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1
article number
012070
publisher
IOP Publishing
conference name
GIREP-ICPE-EPEC 2017
conference location
Dublin, Ireland
conference dates
2017-07-03 - 2017-07-07
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  • scopus:85072162940
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1742-6588
DOI
10.1088/1742-6596/1286/1/012070
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English
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