Unit Introduction

Our world is filled with moving objects that interact with their environment and each other. Understanding the rules that govern the movement of objects is very important for the use of mechanical systems. In this unit we will investigate the basic laws of motion that were first introduced by Sir Isaac Newton. We will look at both a mathematical and graphical analysis of uniform and non- uniform motion and make connections to real life situations. We will also look at colliding objects and investigate the principle of the conservation of momentum.