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  • Draw a position graph of a motion that you would like your cart to do. Try to replicate the graph by moving your cart with the SmartWheel attached and the software set to read position.

  • Draw a velocity graph of a motion that you would like your cart to move. Try to replicate the graph by moving your cart with the SmartWheel attached and the software set to read velocity.

  • Try pushing the cart up the ramp and then letting it roll back down the ramp. Predict what you think the position and speed graphs will look like and then test your prediction.

  • Try keeping your cart moving at a constant velocity for 30 seconds. Describe how this could be done and test your method out. Examine the resulting position versus time graph.

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