Physics

Post to this discussion board in response to this question:

  • A Fiat and a Porsche drive down the freeway. At the instant you measure, the Porsche is traveling at 65 mph and the Fiat is traveling at 50 mph.
  • True or False: The acceleration of the Porsche must be greater than the acceleration of the Fiat at the same moment. (Explain your answer)

And this video:

https://youtu.be/RtnLNmB3ZNE

  • A zebra drinks from a watering hole and is ambushed by a crocodile. What’s more important and why: the zebra having a high maximum speed or a high acceleration?
  • Describe the motion of the gazelle dodging the cheetah. What’s happening in terms of velocity? What’s happening in terms of acceleration?
  • How to earn participation credit:
    • Post in response to each prompt. Your post should go deeper than just “this is interesting”; explain why, and answer any questions posed in the prompts. You can also ask your own questions if you don’t know the answers.
    • Note: posting on only one prompt will give you half credit