Chapter 1: Describing Motion
Completion requirements
Chapter 1: Describing Motion
 Distracted driving reduces stopping time: Courtesy Getty Images |
Imagine a get-together with some friends. To meet at a common location, you and your friends will have to figure out how to get there. Whether you inline skate, ride a bicycle, take a bus, drive a car, or use some other mode of transportation, you will undergo motion. Motion is an important aspect of daily life for everyone. |
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Turn to page 166 of the textbook, and read the chapter introduction.
Your reaction time is an important factor in how safely you drive a car. You might want to spend about 15 minutes investigating reaction time with a partner in the next activity..
- Read the activity on page 167 of the textbook. Follow the directions, and answer the questions.
Note: You may ask a friend or family member to be your partner. You may also substitute a 30-cm ruler for a metre-stick.
Check your answers with those in the “Suggested Answers” in the online course.