Variable Flow Slides
A presentation on non-uniform motion, introducing the concept of jerk (the third derivative of position). It explores how to qualitatively analyze cubic position functions and ramped acceleration, with a real-world application to roller coaster physics.
Coaster Chaos Case Study
A case study involving roller coaster launch telemetry. Students analyze a non-uniform motion scenario by graphing acceleration, calculating jerk (the third derivative), and integrating to find non-linear velocity functions.
Coaster Chaos Guide
A facilitator's guide for the Coaster Chaos case study. Provides conceptual framing for the "jerk" derivative, sample calculations for non-uniform motion, and pedagogical advice for guiding student discussions on realistic physics.
