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Newton's Cradle Applet  [ Computer Program ]
  
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F. Hwang and L. Wee
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Newton's cradle, named after Sir Isaac Newton, is a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres. A typical Newton's cradle…
Sliding Down an Inclined Plane Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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W. Christian
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The Sliding Down an Inclined Plane model displays an object sliding down on an incline plane. The object can be a box, a sphere, or a car. When the object reaches the bottom of the…
Least Action (Gravity/Free)  [ Computer Program ]
  
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T. Timberlake
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The EJS Least Action (Gravity/Free) model illustrates the principle of least action for the one dimensional motion of a free particle or a particle subject to a constant…
  
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L. Wee and L. Leong
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L. Wee and L. Leong, 4th Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, 15 (2011).
This workshop aims to demonstrate how the Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool engages, enables and empowers teachers to be learners so that we can be leaders in our teaching…
Collisions in One Dimension Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The One Dimensional Collision model allows the user to collide two objects and investigate whether momentum and/or kinetic energy are conserved in the collision process. To keep…
Spring Motion Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Spring Motion Model shows the motion of a block attached to an ideal spring. The block can oscillate back-and-forth horizontally. You can change the mass of the block, the spring…
Block and Spring on an Inclined Plane Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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W. Christian
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The Block and Spring on an Inclined Plane model shows the dynamics of a mass-spring system sliding on an inclined plane with static and kinetic friction. It is a supplemental…
Bungee Jumping Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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In the Bungee Jumping Model, a bungee jumper is dropped from a tower with a fixed length of bungee cord. The simulation operator can control the height of the tower, the stiffness of…
Pirate Ship Ride Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Pirate Ship Ride Model was originally inspired by the Pirate Ride at Hershey Park. The "ship" part of the ride has a center of mass that lies 14 m from the pivot point…
Simple Harmonic Oscillator JS Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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W. Christian and F. Esquembre
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The Simple Harmonic Oscillator JS Model displays the dynamics of a ball attached to an ideal spring. The spring is initially stretched and the ball has zero initial velocity. The…
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