By now you know that accelerated motion is modelled by the function x(t) = x₀+ v₀t  + 0,5at².  But what does it really mean for the motion of objects?

This animation lets you to explore all three terms in the model by changing the parameters: You can change x₀ between -100 cm and 100 cm, v₀ between -15 cm/s and 15 cm/s, and a between -5 cm/s² and 5 cm/s². Investigate how changing each of the following parameters affect the motion and the position vs. time graph:

1. The initial position x₀.
2. The magnitude of the initial speed v₀.
3. The direction of the initial speed v₀ (i.e. positive or negative).
4. The magnitude of the acceleration a.
5. The direction of the acceleration a (i.e. positive or negative).

Note: Right-click in the graph to open the graph in a new window that you can resize and maximise for a better view.