2D Motion

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• Subject: Science and Technology
• Institution Name: University of Colorado, Boulder
• Collection: Physics Education Technology (PhET) University of Colorado
• Grade Level: Secondary

• Abstract: Learn about velocity and acceleration vectors. Move the ball with the mouse or let the simulation move the ball in four types of motion (two types of linear, simple harmonic, circle). See the velocity and acceleration vectors change as the ball moves.

• Course Type: Learning Module
• Languages: English
• Material Types: Simulations, Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans
• Media Formats: Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos
• Technical Requirements: Java

• Conditions of Use: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0