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General Physics 1
Quarter 1 – Module 2
Kinematics: Motion in a Straight Line

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 What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written in a way that it suits your
understanding and needs. It focuses on achieving the following learning
competencies:

Content Standard Most Essential Learning Code

Competencies
The learners 1. Convert a verbal STEM_GP12Kin-Ib12
demonstrate description of a
understanding of: physical situation
1. Position, time, involving uniform
distance, acceleration in one
displacement, dimension into a
speed, average mathematical
velocity, description;
instantaneous 2. Interpret STEM_GP12Kin-Ib14
velocity; displacement and
2. Average velocity, respectively,
acceleration, as areas under
and velocity vs. time and
instantaneous acceleration vs. time
acceleration; curves;
3. Uniformly 3. Interpret velocity and STEM_GP12Kin-Ib15
accelerated acceleration,
linear motion; respectively, as slopes
4. Free-fall motion; of position vs. time
and and velocity vs. time
5. 1D Uniform curves;
Acceleration 4. Construct velocity vs. STEM_GP12Kin-Ib16
Problems time and acceleration
vs. time graphs,
respectively,
corresponding to a
given position vs.
time-graph and
velocity vs. time graph
and vice versa;
5. Solve for unknown STEM_GP12Kin-Ib17
quantities in
equations involving
one-dimensional

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 uniformly accelerated
motion; and
6. Solve problems STEM_GP12Kin-Ib19
involving one
dimensional motion
with constant
acceleration in
contexts such as, but
not limited to, the
“tail-gating
phenomenon”,
pursuit, rocket
launch, and free-fall
problems.

On summer day, a man is resting at the beach with his pet dog
relaxing at a distance. Observing his pet dog, he can say that his fur
buddy is definitely taking its best break not moving in its spot under a
coconut tree. However, later that day, after taking a nap, he noticed that
his dog is already taking a nap near the volleyball area. Based on this
simple observation, the man is certain that his pet dog moved from one
position to another. If a certain object or a body varies in its position
with respect to time, we can readily say that it is moving. How do we
describe motion of an object? The answer will always depend on the
observer. So, today we will be studying the salient concepts about
motion.

After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
1. Convert a verbal description of a physical situation in one
dimension having uniform acceleration into a mathematical
description;
2. Analyze displacement and velocity, respectively, as areas under
velocity vs. time and acceleration vs. time curves;
3. Interpret velocity and acceleration, respectively, as slopes of
position vs. time and velocity vs. time curves;
4. Construct velocity vs. time and acceleration vs. time graphs,
respectively, corresponding to a given position vs. time-graph
and velocity vs. time graph and vice versa; and
5. Compute for unknown quantities in equations involving one-
dimensional uniformly accelerated motion; and one-
dimensional motion with constant acceleration.

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 What I Know

In this activity, your prior knowledge about motion will be put to

test by answering the multiple-choice question below.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
SCORE: ___ /10
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before each number.

_____1. It is the study of motion without taking into account the forces
that create it.
a. kinematics c. speed
b. dynamics d. velocity

_____2. An automobile accelerates at a consistent pace of 5 m/s2 from a

stop. Which of the statements below is correct?
a. The car travels 5 meters in every second.
b. The car travels 10 meters in every second
c. The car decreases its velocity 5m/s in every second
d. The car’s velocity doesn’t change.

For items 3-4. A juggler tosses three bowling pins alternately vertically
upward. Each ball has an initial velocity of 5 m/s. How high does each
bowling pin rise? How long does each remain in the air?
_____3. What is being asked in the problem?
a. the height (d) and the time (t)
b. the acceleration to gravity (g) and the initial velocity (vi)
c. the final velocity (vf) and the acceleration (a)
d. the height (d) and the acceleration due to gravity (g)

_____4. What are the given variables in the problem?

a. final velocity and g c. time and distance
b. initial velocity and g d. distance and final velocity

_____5. At a stoplight, Cardo Dalisay is waiting. Cardo Dalisay

accelerated from rest at a pace of 6.00 m/s2 for a time of 4.10 seconds
before it eventually turned green. Calculate Ben's car's displacement
over this time period. What exact mathematical formula are we going to
use based on the selection below?
a. d = vit + ½ at2 c. vf = vi + at
b. vf = vi + 2ad
2 2 d. f = ma

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_____6. The graph shows the position of a
moving object as a function of time. Which
of the following statements about the
motion type is correct?
I. The object moves with a constant positive
acceleration.
II. The object moves with a constant positive
velocity.
III. The slope of this graph is equal to the
object’s acceleration.
IV. The slope of this graph is equal to the
object’s acceleration.

a. I and II b. II and IV c. I, II, and V d. III and V

For numbers 7 to 9. A car accelerates uniformly (constant acceleration)

from 0 m/s to 30 m/s in 12 seconds, and continues to accelerate at the
same rate.
_____7. What is the acceleration?
a. 2.5 m/s2 c. 3.5 m/s2
b. 3.0 m/s2 d. 4.0 m/s2

_____8. How much time it will take for the car to increase its velocity
from 30m/s to 80 m/s?
a. 10 seconds c. 30 seconds
b. 20 seconds d. 40 seconds

_____9. What distance did the car travelled in the first 30 seconds of
motion?
a. 1110 meters c. 1120 meters
b. 1115 meters d. 1125 meters

_____10. An object in uniform motion is moving at a _________________.

a. constant velocity c. decreasing velocity
b. increasing velocity d. zero velocity

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Lesson Kinematics: Motion in a
2 Straight Line

What’s In
To completely describe motion, it is necessary to fully comprehend vector
quantities such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration. These are physical
quantities that requires direction to fully describe a certain object or body in
motion. Let us briefly review the important concepts that will aid you in
understanding this module by answering the activity that follows.

Activity 1. Making Situations Meaningful.

Direction: Read the following situations and answer the guide questions that
follows. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Situation 1
The man is driving his car to work. He is traveling at a velocity of 5 m/s at
the start of his journey. After few minutes he started to increase his velocity
to 8 m/s for about 10 minutes. Until he slows down to stop for parking.

Guide Questions:
1. What is the initial velocity of the man?
2. Did the car accelerate during the trip?
3. What happens to his velocity when he is already getting ready
to park?
4. What is his final velocity when he parked the car?
Analyzing the given situation, the initial velocity is 5 m/s (the clue is
the word at the start of his journey). Since the velocity changed from 5 m/s
to 8 m/s during the trip, there is acceleration. When the man is already
getting ready to park, his velocity decreases until it becomes zero when
he parked the car.
Situation 2
A cyclist
shared his
journey from
his recent trip
together with
his friends. He
made use of a
graph to record
his 5- hours
journey.

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Guide Questions:
1. What can you say about his velocity during first-hour trip?
2. What is his average velocity in that 1-hour period?
3. What happened after 1 hour?
4. What is his average velocity in that 1 to 3-hour period?
5. What did he do in 4 to 5-hour period?
Analyzing the graph, we can say that the cyclist has a constant
velocity during his first hour trip about 30km/h (total
displacement/total time). After one hour, it can be noticed that the
distance is constant or not moving. Thus, it can be said that he stopped
cycling after 1 hour. For the period of 1-3 hours, since the cyclist
stopped, the average velocity is zero. On his 4-5 hours trip, he is having
a -30km/h [(0 km- 30 km)/ (5h-4h)]. The velocity implies that his velocity
is higher compared to the first hour of the trip at about 30km/h in
opposite direction denoted by the negative sign.

What’s New
You are now ready to learn more about motion today. In this
portion, you are going to carefully learn how to solve, analyze, graph and
interpret the worded problems. You will be guided by questions in order
for you to answer and understand the activities.
Activity 2. For every problem, there’s a solution!
Direction: Answer the following worded problem and interpret the
result. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Use this as your guide in answering:

∆𝒗 𝒗𝒇 −𝒗𝒊
Given the equations for acceleration 𝒂 = =
∆𝒕 𝒕𝒇 −𝒕𝒊

Special Case: Motion with Uniform Acceleration

𝟏
𝐯𝐟 = 𝐯𝐢 + at df – di = vit + 𝟐at2 vf2 = vi2 + 2ad

Problem 1:
An object starts from rest and accelerates uniformly over a time
of 7 seconds for a distance of 121m. Determine the acceleration of the
object.

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Guide Questions:
1. What is being asked in the problem?
_________________________________________________________________
2. What are the variables given in the problem?
_________________________________________________________________
3. What formula can be used to answer what is being asked?
_________________________________________________________________
4. What is the solution?
_________________________________________________________________
5. What can be said about the result?
_________________________________________________________________

Activity 3. Graph Interpretation

Interpret the given graph and answer the question that follows.
Write the letter of the correct answer on space provided before each
number. Use given information beside the graph to help you answer the
questions.

_____1. Which line is moving in a negative direction and losing

velocity?
a. Line A c. Line C
b. Line B d. Line D
_____2. Which line is traveling at a steady rate in a positive
direction?
a. Line A c. Line C
b. Line B d. Line D
_____3. Which line is moving in a positive direction but losing
velocity?
a. Line A c. Line C
b. Line B d. Line D

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 _____4. Which line is moving in a positive direction and gaining
velocity at a slow rate?
a. Line A c. Line C
b. Line B d. Line D
_____5. Which line is at rest for an extended time?
a. Line A c. Line C
b. Line B d. Line D

Activity 4. Graph Construction

Recall that when you construct a graph there are two important
things that you need to use, the first one is the Cartesian plane which
has a set of two lines intersecting to each other at right angles and the
second is the ordered pairs which two numbers are written in a certain
order (x,y) to show the position on a graph.
Plot the following ordered pairs and compare the graphs formed
by the three (3) vehicles. Do the graph in a separate sheet of paper or
graphing paper.

DISTANCE-TIME GRAPH
Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Vehicle 3
d(m) t(s) d(m) t(s) d(m) t(s)
0 0 0 0 50 0
40 3 4 1 50 4
80 6 16 2 50 8
120 9 36 3 50 12
150 12 64 4 50 16
180 15 100 5 50 20
210 18 144 6 50 24
250 21 196 7 50 28
Note: Make 1 graph for each vehicle.

Guide Questions:
1. Compare the velocities of the three vehicles?
2. Which of the vehicles have zero acceleration? Justify.
3. Which of the vehicles have constant acceleration? Justify.

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Activity 5. Falling constantly
In this activity, you can refer the formula in the activity 2. Take
note that the acceleration “a” will become acceleration due to gravity “g”
which has a constant value of 9.8 m/s2.
Direction: Answer the problem and write your solution in a separate
sheet of paper.
Problem:
A ball is dropped from the top of a 500m high tower.
1. How long will it take for the ball to reach the ground?
Answer:

2. What is the ball’s velocity when it reaches the ground?

Answer:

What Is It
Well done! Now let us try to make sense of the activities you have
completed.

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. An object that accelerates

is one that undergoes a change in the magnitude (speed) or direction of
its velocity vector. It can be computed using the formula:
∆𝒗 𝒗𝒇 −𝒗𝒊
𝒂= =
∆𝒕 𝒕𝒇 −𝒕𝒊

And special cases formula for acceleration are the following:

𝟏
Eq. (1) 𝒗𝒇 = 𝒗𝒊 + at Eq. (2) df – di = vit + 𝟐at2 Eq. (3) vf2 = vi2 + 2ad

In activity 2, you are tasked to determine the acceleration of an

object that starts from rest and accelerates uniformly over a time of 7
seconds for a distance of 121m. In answering a worded problem, we
must remember the following:
• Read and understand the problem carefully.
• Determine what is being asked in the problem.
• Check the variables that is present in the problem

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 The problem is asking for the acceleration of the object wherein
the present variables are
t = 7 seconds vi = 0, since it is at rest d = 121m
The tricky part in the problem is determining what formula to be
used to determine what is asked. The best thing to do is to go check the
variables given and match it with the equations for acceleration. Let us
examine the equations one by one,
Eq.(1) is not applicable since 𝐯𝐟 is not present.
Eq.(3) is not applicable since 𝐯𝐟 is not present.
𝟏
Therefore, we are going to use Eq.(2) df – di = vit + 𝟐at2 since all
variables from the problem are present in the equation. After
determining the appropriate formula, substitute the given and solve.
Note: The acceleration can either be increasing, decreasing, constant
(meaning the change in velocity is the same all throughout), and zero
(meaning there is no change in velocity).
Motion can be described in various ways; one way is by
interpreting a graph representing a motion. In Activity 3, a velocity-time
graph is given and you are instructed to interpret it by answering the
guided questions. The following can be observed in the graph:
• Line A is steep and sloping away from the x-axis which indicates
that it is gaining speed at a rapid rate.
• Line B is at a steady rate in a positive direction, which means the
velocity is constant as time changes.
• Line C is less steep than Line A which means it is gaining velocity
in the positive direction but a slower rate compared to Line A.
• Line D is moving in a negative direction which means it is losing
velocity.

There will be instances that you will have raw data to be

tabulated and to be plotted in a graph for better interpretation. In
activity 4, displacement and time values are to be plotted. If done
correctly, it will look like the graphs below:

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 From the graph, the following can be observed:
• Vehicle 1 travels at a rapid rate which means its velocity is
increasing. Look closely at the graph, the line is almost straight
indicating that the vehicle is having almost constant velocity all
throughout the trip.
• In vehicle 2, since the line is curving upwards and getting steeper,
it has also increasing velocity.

The slope of the graph will tell us something about the motion of
the object. Recall that in Mathematics, we learned that slope is the
quotient of the rise over run. The rise in the graph is the change in the
y-variable while the run is the change in the x-variable. So in a
displacement vs time graph, the slope is clearly the quotient of
displacement over time which is equivalent to the velocity. So in the
activity, Vehicle 3 clearly displays zero velocity (the vehicle is at 50 meter
spot the entire time.

Notice that objects tend to have different velocities depending on

the displacement over time. Same is true for acceleration, it is dependent
on the change of velocities of the objects over time. If the change (amount
of increase or decrease in velocities) is the same over an equal interval
of time, the object is said to be having a constant or uniform
acceleration. One very good example of a natural phenomenon that
constant acceleration is observed is motion of free falling objects.

Free-Fall
Objects falling because of the infuence of gravity is called free-
falling objects. The motion can be fully described usig the concept of
Newton’s Second Law of motion. You will be learning more about laws
of motion in the succeeding topics. We can solve for the acceleration of
a free falling item using algebra. At sea level, the acceleration is constant
and equal to the gravitational acceleration g, which is 9.8 meters per
square second. The object's weight, size, or shape have no bearing on
the description of a free fall.

In activity 5, the ball is understood to be free-falling since the only

force pulling the ball downwards is the gravitational force. Free-fall is a
special case of motion, we can use the formula given earlier, we just
need to replace a to g. We add negative sign to the value of g to represent
the direction which is downward.

The ball is dropped from the top of a 500m high tower. And you
are asked to solve for the time that the ball will reach the ground and
the ball’s final velocity before touching the ground. In solving, we must
always be guided with the steps we used earlier. The variables given are
vi (started from rest so equal to zero), df (500m) , di (0m), g (-9.8m/s2).
Based on the given, clearly the formula to be used to determine the time
that the ball will reach the ground and the ball’s final velocity before
touching the ground.

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 The additional concepts found in the table below will help you
learn more about motion in a straight line.

Type of Motion Behavior of Physical Equation

Quantities

Stationary Object • Constant displacement ⃗d= constant

or • Zero velocity ⃗ =0
v
Object at Rest • Zero acceleration a⃗ = 0

• Increasing or ⃗d= v
⃗t
Constant Velocity decreasing
Or displacement ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
∆d
⃗ = ∆t
v
Uniform Velocity • Constant velocity
• Constant speed
a⃗ = 0
• No change in direction
• Zero acceleration

• Increasing or ⃗d = v
1
⃗ t + ⃗at2
Constant decreasing 2
Acceleration displacement
Or • Increasing or ⃗v2 f − v⃗ 2i
⃗ =
d
Uniform Accelerated decreasing magnitude 2a⃗
Motion of velocity
a⃗ = constant
• Constant speed but vf − vi
changing direction =
t
• Constant acceleration

• The motion is ⃗⃗⃗⃗

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⃗ t + ⃗gt2
dy = v
perpendicular to the 2
Free Fall ground
• The body or object ⃗v2 = ⃗v2f + 2g⃗dy
acceleration is equal to
the acceleration due to 𝑣𝑓 = 𝑣𝑖 + g⃗t
⃗⃗⃗⃗
gravity which is
9.8m/s2

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Understanding Motion using Graphs

Sometimes the motion of an object cannot be easily explained by

mere words. That’s why we can make use of graphs that will help us
interpret and understand motion.

1. Distance-Time Graphs

x–axis will always be the TIME

y–axis will always be the DISTANCE or

DISPLACEMENT

Note: The slope of the graph will give us the

speed or velocity of the object.

This graph represents object AT REST. No

change in distance over a period of time.

This graph represents object with CONSTANT

SPEED. The change in distance is constant with
the given interval of time.

Both lines indicate that the objects moved at the

same distance but the steeper broken line has
shorter time interval. Steeper line means that a
longer distance was covered at shorter time
interval. This graph represent object with
HIGHER SPEED. Since both lines are straight
therefore, the speeds are constant.

Since the line is curving upwards and getting

steeper it shows INCREASING SPEED but NOT
CONSTANT.

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 2. Velocity-Time Graphs

SPEED/VELOCITY IS CONSTANT and

SPEED
ACCELERATION is ZERO Take note, zero
VELOCITY
acceleration does not always mean that object
is not moving, it also means that the object is
just moving at constant speed or velocity.

VELOCITY
VELOCITY IS INCREASING and the body or
object is ACCELERATING AT A CONSTANT
RATE.

VELOCITY IS DECREASING and the body or

VELOCITY
object is DECELERATING AT CONSTANT
RATE.

Comparison of two objects at the same time:

VELOCITY Both objects show INCREASING VELOCITY

The object which is represented by broken lines
shows a GREATER ACCELERATION.

What’s More SCORE: ___ /35

Let us apply what you have learned today. Do the following

activities in this section to strengthen your understanding about
motion. Let’s practice!
Guided Activity 1
In this activity, I will guide you in answering the problem. Here is
the problem:

Joey is driving his motorcycle at a velocity of 60km/h when he sees a dog

crossing along his path at about 37m away. He immediately steps hard on
the brakes to get the peak of deceleration of 7.5m/s2. How much is his
displacement before stopping? Will he hit the dog?

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 • Step 1: Know what is being asked. Based on the problem given,
you are to determine the displacement before stopping and if Joey
will hit the dog.
• Step 2: Identify the variables present in the problem. These
variables are essential in order for you to identify what formula
are you going to use in your solution. The following given
variables are
⃗ i = 60km/hr
v vf = 0
⃗⃗⃗ a = -7.5m/s2 d =?
Since the problem states that Joey is aiming to decelerate to stop,
final velocity ⃗⃗⃗
vf is zero. The acceleration is negative denoting
deceleration.
• Step 3: Identify what formula to be used use in order to solve the
problem. Refer to the table of formula under uniformly accelerated
motion and match the given to determine the exact formula to be
use.
Based on the problem, time is not given so by checking the set of
formula we can say that all formula with a variable time (t) is already
neglected and we can now use
⃗v 2 f − v⃗ 2i
⃗d =
2a⃗
Notice that the initial velocity v
⃗ i is in terms km/h which it should be in
terms of m/s. Let’s convert, recall your previous lesson about
measurement and conversion.
60km/h x 1000m/1km x 1h/3600s = 16.7m/s
This is now the initial velocity in terms of 16.7m/s

Let’s solve!
SOLUTION:
⃗ 2 f−v
v ⃗ 2i
⃗d = This is the best suited formula since it satisfies the
⃗
2a
given.
02 −(16.7m/s)2
= Plot the given and perform the operations.
2(−7.5m/s2 )

−278.89 m2 ⁄s 2
=
−15m/s 2

𝐝 = 𝟏𝟖. 𝟓𝟗 𝐦 Joey will not hit the dog since the distance he
saw the dog crossing is 37 meters compared to the
result 18.59 meters.

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 Now try to solve on your own! Use separate sheet of paper for
your solution. (5pts)
A taxi driver is traveling at 30m/s when he saw a huge crack on the
road ahead. He immediately stomps the brakes and comes to stop in 3.0
seconds. What was the acceleration of the taxi driver? Is it accelerating
or decelerating? (5pts)

Guided Activity 2
Here is another activity where I will guide you in interpreting each
segment of the journey. We will determine if the object is accelerating,
decelerating, moving at constant velocity, or at rest by interpreting the
given graph below:
Direction: Using the graph as your basis for interpreting, fill the
blanks below with the correct description (accelerating,
decelerating, moving at constant speed, or at rest) of the motion of
the bus.

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 1. The bus number for segment 0-A is__________. It accelerates from
0 to 10 m/s in 5 seconds.
2. Segment A-B The bus is traveling at a speed of 10 m/s for 5
seconds. Which means the speed is __________?
3. The bus number for segment B-C is__________. It is slowing down
from a top speed of 10 m/s to a stop in three seconds.
4. The bus number for segment C-D is__________. It has come to an
end.
5. The bus number for segments D-E is __________. Its speed is
rapidly increasing.

To answer this activity, you need to study carefully each segment taking
note the values in consideration (speed and time)

In doing so, we can interpret that,

1. Segment O-A The speed of the bus approaches positively which

means the velocity is increasing at a rapid time rate therefore it is
ACCELERATING.

2. Segment A-B The velocity of the bus is at a steady rate which

means it is traveling at a CONSTANT SPEED as time changes.

3. Segment B-C The velocity of the bus is rapidly decreasing which

indicates that the bus is DECELERATING.

4. Segment C-D The bus in due course stopped for a period of time
which means it is AT REST.

5. Segment D-E The bus starts to increase its speed as time changes
at a rapid rate which means it is again ACCELERATING.

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 Now it’s your turn to analyze the graph of motion of the object shown
in the picture below and answer the questions that follow. Use separate
sheet.

a. Where is the object at t = 6 seconds? (5pts)

b. Describe the graph of motion of the object per line segment.

(5pts each)
Line a:
_____________________________________________________________
Line b:
_____________________________________________________________
Line c:
_____________________________________________________________
Line d:
_____________________________________________________________
Line e:
_____________________________________________________________
Line f:
_____________________________________________________________
Line g:
_____________________________________________________________

c. What is the total distance traveled by the object? (5pts)

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Guided Activity 3

The next activity is plotting the velocity-time graph of the vehicles

using the values in the given table. After plotting, describe the motion
of the vehicles. Use graphing paper for this activity.

Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Vehicle 3

v(m/s) t(s) v(m/s) t(s) v(m/s) t(s)
15 0 0 0 0 0
15 1 3 1 0 3
15 2 6 2 0 6
15 3 9 3 0 9
15 4 12 4 0 12
15 5 15 5 0 15
15 6 18 6 0 18
15 7 21 7 0 21

To complete the activity, follow the suggested steps:

Step 1: Check the ordered pairs (time for x-axis values and
velocity for y-axis values)
Step 2: Draw a Cartesian plane and plot the points. Make three
graphs for three vehicles.
Step 3: Compare the graphs of the three vehicles using the
descriptors we are using for motion.
Following the steps, the graphs will look like these:

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 In the graphs of the three vehicles, it can be seen that the velocity
of vehicle 1 is at constant rate at any period of time. For vehicle 2, the
velocity rapidly increases with time. Vehicle 3 is obviously at rest since
the velocity is zero in the entire period of time.

Now it is your turn to construct and compare the graphs using

the data below. Use a graphing paper for this activity.

ACCELERATION-TIME GRAPH

Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2

a (m/s2) t(s) a (m/s2) t(s)

0 0 7 0
0 1 7 3
0 2 7 6
0 3 7 9
0 4 7 12
0 5 7 15
0 6 7 18
0 7 7 21
0 8 7 24

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Guided Activity 4
The last activity is solving problem regarding free-fall. I will guide
you in answering the problem.
Problem:

A female bungee jumper is freely falling in 1.3 seconds.

(a) What is the velocity of the jumper at the end of 1.3 seconds?
(b) How far does she fall?

Note: Refer to guided activity 1 about the process of problem solving. In

this case we are dealing with free fall, you can use the table of formula
under the free fall. Note that in the horizontal motion we are using
acceleration in every formula while in vertical motion we are using
acceleration due to gravity which is equal to -9.8m/s2 where negative sign
indicates downward motion.
Step 1: What is the being asked in the problem?
(a) What is the velocity (v
⃗ f ) of the jumper at the end of 1.3 seconds?
⃗ ) does she fall?
(b) How far (d

Step 2: What are the given variables in the problem?

Given:
⃗ i = 0 (the female jumper starts from rest)
v
t = 1.3 seconds
g = -9.8m/s2

Step 3: Determine the formula that suits the problem.

For problem (a) we are looking for the velocity of the jumper at the
end of 1.3 seconds. Evaluating the formula given the variables in the
problem, the formula is ⃗⃗⃗
vf = v
⃗ i + g⃗t.

Then problem (b) requires the value of displacement. The only

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formula that could satisfy the question is ⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗⃗⃗𝑖 t + g⃗t2 .
dy = v
2

Step 4: Solve the problem using the formula and the given.

Given:

⃗vi = 0 (the female jumper starts from rest)

t = 1.3 seconds
g = -9.8m/s2
Find: v⃗ f and ⃗d

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 (a) ⃗ i + g⃗t
⃗⃗⃗f = v
v
vf = 0 + (-9.8m/s2) (1.3s)
⃗⃗⃗
𝐯𝐟 = −𝟏𝟐. 𝟕𝟒 m/s,
⃗⃗⃗

(the negative sign indicates downward direction)

(b)
1
⃗⃗⃗⃗ v𝑖 t + ⃗gt2
dy = ⃗⃗⃗
2
1
⃗⃗⃗⃗
dy = 0 + 2 (-9.8m/s2) (1.3s)2
1
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
dy = 0 + 2 (-9.8m/s2) (1.69)
⃗⃗⃗⃗𝐲 = 8.28 m
𝐝

It’s your turn now to solve the following free fall problem. Use
separate sheet of paper for your answer with solution.

Problem:

A coin falls freely from a cliff and hits the ground after 4 seconds.
How high is the cliff? What is the velocity of the coin just before
hitting the ground?

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 What I Have Learned
SCORE: __ /55
In this secion, we will measure what you have learned about the
lesson. Let’s answer the following activities:

A. Complete the Summary of Kinematic-Equation

Type of Motion Behavior of Physical Equation
Quantities

Stationary Object
(10pts)

Uniform Velocity
(10pts)

Uniform
Accelerated
Motion
(10pts)

Free-Fall
(10pts)

B. Interpret the Graphs. Use separate sheet of paper. (5pts each)

1. Distance-Time Graph

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 2. Speed-Time Graph

3. Velocity-Time Graph

VELOCITY

What I Can Do
SCORE: ___ /30
Let’s see what you can do now having acquire new knowledge and
skills about motion. Do the following and see if you can already manage.
Use separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. A race car driver performed a speed test in his sports car, it records
a speed of 108 km/h before it came to rest after applying breaks. The
distance it covered before coming to rest is 30m. (10pts)
a. What is its acceleration in m/s2?

b. What is the implication of its acceleration?

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2. Construct a graph based on the given situation. (10pts)
a. An object is accelerating which shows change in time and
distance. The speed of the object is increasing rapidly.

b. As time passes by the car’s speed is slowly decreasing.

3. Interpret the object’s motion for segments a, b, c, and d (5pts)

4. A chicken feather is dropped on the moon from a height of 1.40m.

Moon’s acceleration to gravity is 1.67m/s2. What is the time for the
chicken feather to fall to the surface of the moon? (5pts)

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 Assessment

Let us assess the what you have learned all throughout this
module by answering the multiple-choice questions below.
SCORE: __ /10
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each
item. Use separate sheet of paper for your answer.
For numbers 1-2. A Ferrari 296 GTB accelerates uniformly from
18.5m/s to 46.1 m/s in 2.47 seconds.
_____1. What is the acceleration of Ferrari 296 GTB?
a. 11.2 m/s2 c. 13.7 m/s2
b. 9.8 m/s2 d. 15 m/s2

_____2. What is the total distance traveled by the Ferrari 296 GTB?
a. 73.2m c. 77.5 m
b. 75.3 m d. 79.8 m

For item 3 and 4. The motion of a tricycle is represented below.

_____3. What is the distance covered by the tricycle at the end of 60

seconds?
a. 350 m c. 250 m
b. 300 m d. 200 m

_____4. What is the acceleration during the time interval t = 0s to t =

20s?
a. 1.25 m/s2 c. 0.25 m/s2
b. 1.00m/s2 d. 0.20 m/s2

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_____5. What is the implication of the graph shown below?

a. As time increases as well as the distance at a constant rate, an

object or a body is said to be in a CONSTANT SPEED.
b. The time is increasing but the distance is not changing we can
say that an object is AT REST.
c. Time and distance are DECREASING.
d. It cannot be interpreted.

For numbers 6-7, refer to the situation:

The stone falls in a bridge for 2.6 seconds.
_____6. What will be its final velocity?
a. 25.5 m/s c. 27.7 m/s
b. 26.6 m/s d. 28.8 m/s

_____7. How far will it fall?

a. 30.1 m c. 32.1 m
b. 31.1 m d. 33.3 m

_____8. When the velocity is constant the behavior of its physical

quantities are as follows EXCEPT ______________.
a. increasing or decreasing displacement
b. zero acceleration
c. zero velocity
d. constant speed

_____9. When air resistance is being neglected, an object falling toward

the surface of the earth has a velocity that is
a. constant c. decreasing
b. increasing d. undetermined

_____10. The slope of the velocity-time graph for retarded motion is

a. zero c. negative
b. positive d. neutral

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 Additional Activities

Reflection

Write an essay about the importance of applying and

understanding kinematics in real-life situations specifically in dealing
with motion in a straight line. Use separate sheet of paper. Be guided
with the rubrics below.

INFORMAL ESSAY RUBRIC

Features 4 3 2 1
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

• Piece was • Piece was • Piece had • Piece had no

written in an written in an little style or style or voice
extraordinary interesting voice • Gives no
Quality of style and style and • Gives some new
Writing voice voice new information
• Somewhat information and very
• Very informative but poorly poorly
informative and organized organized organized
and well
organized

• Virtually no • Few spelling • A number of • So many

Grammar, spelling, and spelling, spelling,
Usage, punctuation punctuations punctuation punctuation
and or errors, minor or and
Mechanics grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors errors errors errors that it
interferes
with the
meaning

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Answer Key

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Source: Amante L. Crisostomo, Emmanuel T. Santos. "Module 2.1

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Source: Jr., Geronimo D. Tabujara. "K-12 Compliant Worktext for Senior

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