OLONGAPO WESLEY SCHOOL, INC.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021
1ST SEMESTER

1st QUARTER LEARNING MODULE 1

GENERAL PHYSICS 1
MEASUREMENTS, VECTORS, AND 1-D KINEMATICS
WEEKS 1-3

Name of Student: ______________________________________________________________

Grade, Section & Strand: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Number: ______________________________________________________________

Date of Distribution: ______________________________________________________________

Date of Submission: ______________________________________________________________

 1st QUARTER LEARNING MODULE 1
GENERAL PHYSICS 1 | MEASUREMENTS, VECTORS, AND 1-D KINEMATICS | WEEKS 1-3

I. CONTENT STANDARD:

The learner demonstrates an understanding of (1) the effect of instruments on measurements, (2)
uncertainties and deviations in measurement, (3) sources and types of error, (4) vectors and vector addition,
(5) position, time, distance, displacement, speed, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, and (6) average
acceleration, and instantaneous acceleration.

II. PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learners should be able to solve, using experimental and theoretical approaches, multi-concept, rich-
content problems involving measurement, vectors, motion in 1D and 2D, Newton’s Laws, Work, Energy,
Center of Mass, momentum, impulse and collisions

III. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

The learners:

• Solve measurement problems involving conversion of units, expression of measurements in scientific

notation [STEM_GP12EU-Ia1];
• Differentiate accuracy from precision [STEM_GP12EU-Ia2];
• Differentiate random errors from systematic errors [STEM_GP12EU-Ia3];
• Estimate errors from multiple measurements of a physical quantity using variance
[STEM_GP12EU-Ia5];
• Differentiate vector and scalar quantities [STEM_GP12V-Ia-8];
• Perform addition of vectors [STEM_GP12V-Ia-9];
• Rewrite a vector in component form [STEM_GP12V-Ia10];
• Convert a verbal description of a physical situation involving uniform acceleration in one dimension into
a mathematical description [STEM_GP12Kin-Ib12];
• Interpret displacement and velocity, respectively, as areas under velocity vs. time and acceleration vs.
time curves [STEM_GP12KINIb-14];
• Interpret velocity and acceleration, respectively, as slopes of position vs. time and velocity vs. time
curves [STEM_GP12KINIb-15];
• 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 [STEM_GP12KINIb-16].

In case there are parts of this module that makes you feel confused, you may reach out to me through the
following means:

• Gmail – leibautista_shs@ows.edu.ph
• Contact No. – +63 977 385 7516

Reference: Makalintal, N. (2017). Kinematics: Motion Along A Straight Line. General Physics 1 for Senior High
School. 42-62. Malabon City, Philippines: Mutya Publishing House, Inc.

Makalintal, N. (2017). Measurements. General Physics 1 for Senior High School. 1-26. Malabon City,
Philippines: Mutya Publishing House, Inc.

Makalintal, N. (2017). Vectors. General Physics 1 for Senior High School. 27-41. Malabon City, Philippines:
Mutya Publishing House, Inc.

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 CHAPTER 1
MEASUREMENTS

By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Solve measurement problems involving conversion of units;
2. Express measurements in scientific notation;
3. Differentiate accuracy from precision; and
4. Differentiate random errors from systematic errors.

Pre-Activity:

Search for the measurement conversion tables. Write all unit conversion factors that you will find useful. Use
the table below.

Exercises 1.1:

Convert each measurement to the desired unit.

1. 1 km = __________ hm 6. 5.2 mg = __________ kg

2. 35.2 Mm = __________ mm 7. 5 days = __________ min
3. 3.51 km = __________ Gm 8. 22 kg = __________ lb
4. 12 mg = __________ g 9. 22 ft = __________ in
5. 721 g = __________ Gg 10. 12.5 yd = __________ ft

Exercises 1.2:

Express the following measurement from expanded notation to scientific notation (1-5), vice versa (6-10).

1. 0.000,000,542 m = _______________ 6. 4.3215 x 1011 ns = _______________

2. 246,500 g = _______________ 7. 7.98 x 10-10 s = _______________
3. 89.264 s = _______________ 8. 4.61 x 108 mg = _______________
4. 525,000 mi = _______________ 9. 5.2 x 10-3 in = _______________
5. 0.005,2 in = _______________ 10. 5.25 x 103 mi = _______________

Exercises 1.3:

Find the accuracy and precision of the following set of values.

1. E = 2.5 m, A = 2.6 m, Accuracy = __________ 6. x̄ = 5 in, s = 8 in, Precision = __________

2. E = 2.4 m, A = 2.3 m, Accuracy = __________ 7. x̄ = 7 in, s = 6 in, Precision = __________
3. E = 2.3 m, A = 1.75 m, Accuracy = __________ 8. x̄ = 2.45 ft, s = 1.17 ft, Precision = __________
4. E = 0.50 s, A = 1.80 s, Accuracy = __________ 9. x̄ = 12 s, s = 0.01 s, Precision = __________
5. E = 5 in, A = 6 in, Accuracy = __________ 10. x̄ = 5 m/s, s = 0.02 m/s, Precision = __________

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Written Work 1.1:

PROBLEM SOLVING. Read and solve the following problems. Show your solution. Write your final answer up
to two decimal places.

1. A box has the following dimensions: 24 inches x 15 cm x 500 mm. Calculate the volume of the box in cubic
meter(s). Express your answer in scientific notation.

2. Find the volume of a sphere with a radius of 12 inches. Express your answer in cubic centimeters and in scientific
notation.

3. John Paul’s friend weighs 220 pounds. His another friend weighs 50,000 grams. What is their weight difference
in kilograms? Express your answer in scientific notation.

4. Find the accuracy and precision of the following measurements: (E) 5’5, 5’6, 5’5, 5’5.5, 5’5, 5’7, (A) 5’5.

5. Find the accuracy and precision of the following measurements: (E) 10.5 s, 10.3 s, 10 s, 10.1 s, 10.4 s, 10.3 s,
10.2 s, (A) 10.3 s.

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Performance Task 1.1:

EXPERIMENT NO. 1
MEASUREMENTS

Objectives:

At the end of the experiment, you are expected to:

1. Measure the length, width, and height in centimeters of any material;

2. Determine the volume of the material; and
3. Determine which measuring device is accurate and precise.

Materials:

• meter or measuring tape

• ruler
• any material that can be measured in length, width, and height (e.g., book)

Procedure:

1. Determine the true length, width, height, and volume of the material chosen.
2. Measure the length, width, and height in centimeters of the material with the use of a meter or measuring tape.
Make 3 trials and record the results.
3. Measure the length, width, and height in centimeters of the same material with the use of a ruler. Make 3 trials
and record the results.
4. Tabulate the data gathered in each device.
5. Compute the volume of the material in cubic meters.
6. Compute the mean and standard deviation of the length, width, and height of the material.
7. Compute and compare the accuracy and precision of meter/measuring tape and rules as measuring devices.

Table of Results:

Meter/Measuring Tape Ruler

Trial Length Width Height Volume Trial Length Width Height Volume
1
2
3
mean

Meter/Measuring Tape Ruler

2
Trial Length (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄) Trial Length (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄)2
1 1
2 2
3 3
sum sum

Meter/Measuring Tape Ruler

2
Trial Width (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄) Trial Width (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄)2
1 1
2 2
3 3
sum sum

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 Meter/Measuring Tape Ruler
2
Trial Height (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄) Trial Height (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄)2
1 1
2 2
3 3
sum sum

Meter/Measuring Tape Ruler

2
Trial Volume (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄) Trial Volume (x) x - x̄ (x - x̄)2
1 1
2 2
3 3
sum sum

Meter/Measuring Tape Ruler

Length Width Height Volume Length Width Height Volume
true value true value
mean mean
s.d. s.d.
% error % error
accuracy accuracy
precision precision

Evaluation:

1. Which measuring device gives a more accurate set of measures of (a) length, (b) width, (c) height, and (d)
volume? Explain your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which measuring device gives a more precise set of measures of (a) length, (b) width, (c) height, and (d)
volume? Explain your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion:

Based on the experiment I conducted, _____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Self-Assessment:

After reading and answering the lessons, activities, and exercises in Chapter 1, reflect on the following
questions.

Can I convert measurements from and to metric units? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Can I convert measurements from and to non-metric units? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I convert measurements from metric to non-metric units, and vice versa? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I rewrite measurements from expanded to scientific notation, and vice
( ) Yes ( ) No
versa?
Can I differentiate accuracy from precision? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I differentiate random error from systematic error? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I compute for the accuracy and precision of measurements? ( ) Yes ( ) No

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 CHAPTER 2
VECTORS

By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Differentiate vector and scalar quantities;
2. Perform addition of vectors;
3. Rewrite a vector component form; and
4. Calculate directions and magnitude of vectors.

Pre-Activity:

Search for different scalar and vector quantities. Give an example measurement of each quantity. Write your
answer below.

Exercises 2.1:

Identify whether each quantity is scalar or vector.

1. Time 6. Distance
2. Displacement 7. Speed
3. Velocity 8. Mass
4. Weight 9. Force
5. Acceleration 10. Momentum

Exercises 2.2:

Graph the following vectors using the Cartesian plane. Use a protractor for graphing of angle.

1. 5 m, 40° 4. 22.5 m/s, 37° East of South

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 2. 32 m, -125° 5. 15.11 N, 88° West of North

3. 15 m, 25° North of East

Exercises 2.3:

Add the following set of parallel vectors.

⃗ = __________
1. 5 m East; 30 m East; R
⃗ = __________
2. 5 mi North; 20 mi North; 25 mi North, R
⃗ = __________
3. 4,000 N Northwest; 400 N Northwest; 1,200 N Northwest; 800 N Northwest; R
4. 200 N Southeast; 600 N Southeast; 800 N Southeast; 20 N Southeast; 20 N Southeast; ⃗R = __________
⃗ = __________
5. 50 N 20°; 50 N 20°; 10 N 20°; 10 N 20°; 10 N 20°; R

Exercises 2.4:

Add the following set of antiparallel vectors.

⃗ = __________
1. 10 N Northwest; 10 N Southeast; R
⃗ = __________
2. 10 N East; 10 N West; 5 N East; R
3. 11 km North; 11 km North; 11 km South; 10 km South; ⃗R = __________
4. 11 km 35° North of East; 5 km 35° South of West; 30 km 35° South of West; 40 km 35° North of East;
⃗ = __________
11 km North of East; R
⃗ = __________
5. 11 km -105°; 15.6 km -105°; 10 km -105°; 10 km -105°; 3 km -105°; R

Exercises 2.5:

Add the following set of vectors.

⃗ = __________
1. 5 m North; 10 m East; R
2. 3 m/s Southwest; 7 m/s North; 15 m/s East; ⃗R = __________
⃗ = __________
3. 5 m/s Southwest; 8 m/s North; 5 m/s East; 2 m/s Southwest; R
⃗ = __________
4. 5 ft Northeast; 2 ft 50° North of West; R
⃗ = __________
5. 2 m/s 75°; 10 m/s Southeast; 15 m/s 25° East of South; R

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Written Work 2.1:

PROBLEM SOLVING. Read and solve the following problems. Show your solution. Write your final answer up
to two decimal places.

1. Add the following vectors and determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant: 3.0 m/s, 45°; and 5.0
m/s, 135°.

2. Add the following vectors and determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant: 2.5 m/s, 45°; 5.0 m/s,
270°; and 5.0 m/s, 330°.

3. Joseiphyn drives her car 6.0 km North, before making a right-hand turn and driving 6.0 km to the East. What is
the magnitude and direction of her displacement?

4. Kayce and Kurt are pushing a disabled card. Kayce exerts a force of 200 N East, the Kurt a force of 150 N East.
What is the net force exerted on the car? (Assume friction to be negligible.)

5. A mountain climbing expedition establishes a base camp and two intermediate camps A and B. Camp A is
11,200 m East of and 3,200 m above base camp. Camp B is 8,400 m East of and 1,700 m higher than Camp A.
Determine the distance between base Camp A and Camp B.

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Performance Task 2.1:

EXPERIMENT NO. 2
VECTORS

Objectives:

At the end of the experiment, you are expected to:

1. Practice the polygon method of vector addition that is a graphical method; and
2. Compare the results with calculation (analytical method) to get an idea of how accurate the graphical method
is.

Materials:

• protractor
• ruler
• pencil or pen
• graphing paper

Procedure:

1. Make 3 sets of vectors: 1 set of 3 parallel vectors, 1 set of 3 antiparallel vectors, and 1 set of any 3 vectors. Use
centimeter (cm) for the vectors.
2. Using the head-to-tail method, graph each set of vectors. Make sure that the length and angle direction of each
vector are accurate. Always start your graphing from the origin. Use the graph below as an example.

3. Create another ray from the starting point (origin) to the end point of the set of vectors. This is the resultant
vector. Measure the length of the resultant vector in cm. Then, measure the angle of the vector with reference
to the east.

4. Using the same set of vectors, calculate the resultant vectors using the analytical method (formulas).
5. Compare the results from graphical method to analytical method.

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Table of Results:

(Attach graphing paper.)

Graphical Method Analytical Method

Type Vector 1 Vector 2 Vector 3 Resultant Type Vector 1 Vector 2 Vector 3 Resultant
Parallel Parallel
Antiparallel Antiparallel
Others Others

Comparison (Accuracy) Test:

Resultant Vector Graphical Analytical

% error Accuracy
(Magnitude) (experimental) (accepted)
Parallel
Antiparallel
Others

Resultant Vector Graphical Analytical

% error Accuracy
(Direction) (experimental) (accepted)
Parallel
Antiparallel
Others

Evaluation:

1. Is the graphical method an accurate method of finding the resultant vector? Explain your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which method is an easier method of finding the resultant vector? Explain your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion:

Based on the experiment I conducted, _____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Self-Assessment:

After reading and answering the lessons, activities, and exercises in Chapter 2, reflect on the following
questions.

Can I differentiate scalar from vector? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Can I graph vectors using the Cartesian plane? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I add vectors using the graphical method? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I add vectors using the analytical method? ( ) Yes ( ) No

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 CHAPTER 3
1-D KINEMATICS (PART 1)

By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Convert a verbal description of a physical situation involving uniform acceleration in one dimension
into a mathematical description;
2. Recognize whether or not a physical situation involves constant velocity or constant acceleration;
3. Interpret displacement and velocity, respectively, as areas under velocity vs. time and acceleration vs.
time curves;
4. Interpret velocity and acceleration, respectively, as slopes of position vs. time and velocity vs. time
curves; and
5. 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.

Pre-Activity:

Differentiate displacement from velocity from acceleration according to what you already know. Write your
answer below.

Exercises 3.1:

Solve for the instantaneous speed for each given set of distance and time. Write your final answer in m/s.

1. d = 8 m, t = 1 s, v = __________ 6. d = 50 m, t = 10 s, v = __________
2. d = 2 m, t = 2 s, v = __________ 7. d = 100 ft, t = 10 s, v = __________
3. d = 8 m, t = 3 s, v = __________ 8. d = 10 km, t = 3.5 hours, v = __________
4. d = 18 m, t = 4 s, v = __________ 9. d = 2.75 km, t = 1.7 hours, v = __________
5. d = 32 m, t = 5 s, v = __________ 10. d = 6.80 m, t = 4 minutes, v = __________

Exercises 3.2:

Solve for the average speed for each given set of distances traveled and total time traveled. Write your final
answer in m/s.

1. d1 = 16 m, d2 = 23 m, t = 8 s, v̅ = __________ 6. d1 = 5 m, d2 = 4.5 m, t = 5 s, v̅ = __________

2. d1 = 25 m, d2 = 22.5 m, t = 2.5 s, v̅ = __________ 7. d1 = 7.1 m, d2 = 35.4 m, t = 50.4 s, v̅ = __________
3. d1 = 6 m, d2 = 4 m, d3 = 36 m, t = 20 s, 8. d1 = 1.5 m, d2 = 9.3 m, d3 = 16 m, t = 4 s, v̅ = __________
v̅ = __________
4. d1 = 4 ft, d2 = 3 ft, d3 = 4 ft, t = 5 s, v̅ = __________ 9. d1 = 50 km, d2 = 100 km, d3 = 3.8 km, t = 4 hours,
v̅ = __________
5. d1 = 4 km, d2 = 2 km, d3 = 1.8 km, d4 = 1 km, 10. d1 = 2 m, d2 = 9.8 m, d3 = 1.83 m, d4 = 3 m, t = 6 minutes,
t = 1 hour, v̅ = __________ v̅ = __________

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Exercises 3.3:

Solve for the acceleration for each given set of initial and final velocities and elapsed time. Write your final
answer in m/s2.

1. vi = 440 m/s, vf = 55 m/s, Δt = 8 s, a = __________ 6. vi = 6 m/s, vf = 12 m/s, Δt = 2 s, a = __________

2. vi = 0 m/s, vf = 18 m/s, Δt = 3 s, a = __________ 7. vi = 24 m/s, vf = 0 m/s, Δt = = 4 s, a = __________
3. vi = 18.48 m/s, vf = 11.15 m/s, Δt = 12.75 s, 8. vi = 17.74 m/s, vf = 14.24 m/s, Δt = 1.39 s,
a = __________ a = __________
4. vi = 24.46 ft/s, vf = 18.75 ft/s, Δt = 3.20 s, 9. vi = 32.8 kph, vf = 110 kph, Δt = 5.21 s, a = __________
a = __________
5. vi = 70.8 kph, vf = 50.4 kph, Δt = 0.712 hour, 10. vi = 7.10 m/s, vf = 3.54 m/s, Δt = 2 minutes,
a = __________ a = __________

Exercises 3.4:

Cite situations where the following are illustrated. Clarify your answer.

1. Positive displacement
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Negative displacement
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Zero displacement
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Positive velocity
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Negative velocity
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Zero velocity
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Positive acceleration
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Negative acceleration
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Zero acceleration
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercises 3.5:

Explain how each nature of displacement affects the velocity and acceleration.

1. Zero displacement
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Non-zero constant displacement
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Increasing displacement in linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Increasing displacement in non-linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Decreasing displacement in linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Decreasing displacement in non-linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercises 3.6:

Explain how each nature of velocity affects the displacement and acceleration.

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 1. Zero velocity
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Non-zero constant velocity
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Increasing velocity in linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Increasing velocity in non-linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Decreasing velocity in linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Decreasing velocity in non-linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercises 3.7:

Explain how each nature of acceleration affects the displacement and velocity.

1. Zero acceleration
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Non-zero constant acceleration
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Increasing acceleration in linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Increasing acceleration in non-linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Decreasing acceleration in linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Decreasing acceleration in non-linear direction
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercises 3.8:

Construct the appropriate time curve for each scenario.

1. Lawrence’s motorcycle with an initial velocity 6 m/s accelerates at 4 m/s2 east for 6 seconds.

2. Micah who is moving at a velocity of 20 kph north accelerates at 1.5 m/s2 north for 9 seconds.

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 3. Mikyl’s hound running at a velocity of 16 m/s south slows down uniformly to a velocity of 4 m/s south in 4
seconds.

4. Sean Domingo, a skier, is moving down a uniform slope from 3 m/s at 4 m/s2 for 5 seconds.

5. Reya’s car increases its speed from 50 kph to 100 kph for 3 seconds.

Written Work 3.1 (A):

PROBLEM SOLVING. Read and solve the following problems. Show your solution. Write your final answer up
to two decimal places.

1. Thomas’ car travelled 200 km in 3 hours. What is the velocity of the car in kph at that time?

2. Sean Ramirez and Sean Juico walked 50 meters in 30 minutes, then they rested for a while. Then, they walked
another 60 meters in 35 minutes, then they rested for a while. Then, they walked another 40 meters in 25
minutes before they parted ways. What is their average velocity in meters per minute during the whole walk
trip?

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 3. Angela dropped a ball from rest. After 15 seconds, its velocity reached 147 m/s. What is the ball’s acceleration in
m/s2 at that time?

4. BJ, by car, travelled 100 km in 2 hours at constant speed. What is the car’s instantaneous velocity in m/s?

5. Charles’ truck travelled 110 km for the first 3 hours, 70 km for the next 2 hours, and 120 km for the last 3 hours.
What is the truck’s average velocity in m/s?

Self-Assessment:

After reading and answering the lessons, activities, and exercises in Chapter 3 (Part 1), reflect on the following
questions.

Can I distinguish distance from displacement? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Can I distinguish speed from velocity? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I distinguish displacement from velocity from acceleration? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I solve for the instantaneous velocity of an object? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I solve for the average velocity of an object? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I solve for the acceleration of an object? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Can I graphically illustrate the motion of an object? ( ) Yes ( ) No

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