Describing Motion
Chapter Name : Motion |
Sub Topic Code : 101_09_08_01_01 |
Topic Name : Describing Motion |
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Sub Topic Name : Describing Motion |
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Introduction
We describe the direction to a place my means on distance and direction. Thus, motion begins with distance and direction.
Pre-Requisites:
Idea of objects moving along straight line, circular path etc
Activity:
Sketch a map of your locality containing the famous landmarks.
Real Life Question:
When someone asks you the direction to your house, how do you describe?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Origin | The reference point used in describing the position of a point |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| Map | Pictorially represents the position of places with reference to other |
Real life uses :
Location Identification, Global positioning system (GPS), Navigational Systems etc
Places to visit :
Geological Survey Dept.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Maps | In the earlier days before GPS, maps were plotted by taking landmarks as references |
What you learn in Theory:
How we describe the location of a point.
What you learn in Practice:
How this description forms an essential part of Naval and Ariel navigation