Measuring Speed - Average and Instantaneous Velocity - Part 1

Explore the fundamentals of measuring speed in this 23-minute video from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' AP Calculus Collection. Dive into the Ball Bounce Lab, learn to formulate average velocity, compute average velocities using data points, and determine velocity at specific points in time. Master table setup techniques and utilize regression equations to calculate instantaneous velocity. This educational content, licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY, offers a comprehensive introduction to speed measurement concepts essential for AP Calculus students.

Intro
Ball Bounce Lab
What is a formula for Average Velocity?
Use data points to compute average velocities
Determining velocity at a point in time.
Using data points to determine
TABLE SETUP
Using the regression equation to determine instantaneous velocity.