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Moving Man –Position Vs. Time & Velocity Vs. Time Procedure: Go to: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/cheerpj/moving-man/latest/moving-man.html?simulation=moving-man and find “The Moving Man” si... mulation under the category of “motion.” 1. After “The Moving Man” is open leave the position graph and the velocity graph open but close the acceleration graph by clicking the symbol in the upper right-hand corner of the graph. Investigate Moving Man by dragging the dude around with your mouse as shown to you in the class. Make the man move using the slider arrows. You do not need to use the vector button. You can use the playback features to look at the graphs if you prefer that option. 2. For each of the six scenarios (A-F) below, SHOW what the position vs. time and velocity vs. time will look like. You must give reasons for the appearance of your graphs under the boxes to your right. A) A man moving from the center of the screen (0 m) to the house (8m) at a slow, steady pace [Show More]

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