Ladybug Motion 2D

Learn about position, velocity and acceleration vectors. Move the ladybug by setting the position, velocity or acceleration, and see how the vectors change. Choose linear, circular or elliptical motion, and record and playback the motion to analyze the behavior.

Resource ID#: 31439 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/ladybug-motion-2d

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: velocity, acceleration, vector

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative, Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration

Resource Collection: NSDL

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