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This web page provides a tutorial on constant velocity and constant acceleration in one dimension. It stresses the interpretation of motion graphs. This is part of a number of lessons on position-time graphs that includes animated examples and questions to test the understanding of the student.
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Henderson, Tom. The Physics Classroom: Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs. 2001. https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/1DKin/U1L3a.cfm (accessed 5 December 2024).
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Year = {2001}
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