Model of a Carousel (Centripetal Force) Feature Summary

Type:
Physics at Home
Title:
Model of a Carousel
Description:
You can investigate circular motion with Walter Fendt's simulation Model of a Carousel by changing the variables and observing the resulting motion.  Be sure to choose the option "Carousel with forces"--the red arrow gives the direction of the net force, which is the same as the direction of the acceleration.
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September 1, 2015 - September 16, 2015