Motion and Acceleration

This lecture covers the concepts of position, velocity, and acceleration, exploring how they change over time. The instructor explains the relationship between velocity and acceleration, illustrating with examples such as a car race. The lecture delves into the definitions of average and instantaneous acceleration, emphasizing the importance of understanding how acceleration impacts motion. The instructor also demonstrates how to calculate acceleration using mathematical formulas and geometric interpretations. Additionally, practical examples, such as a falling monkey and a ballistic experiment, are used to illustrate the principles of motion and acceleration. The lecture concludes with a detailed explanation of how acceleration affects trajectories, focusing on the parabolic path resulting from combined uniform motion and uniformly accelerated motion.