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Rotation About A Fixed Axis Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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W. Christian
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The Rotation About a Fixed Axis example computes the angular momentum of a rigid rectangular box attached to a rotating axle. The fixed axis is in the z-direction. Users can tilt the…
  
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The Particle Motion On A Vertical Elliptical Loop model simulates the dynamics of a particle sliding on a track with friction. The model displays the trajectory of the particle and…
Particle Motion On A Curve Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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W. Christian
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The Particle Motion On A Curve model simulates the dynamics of a particle sliding on a curve y=f(x) with friction. The model displays normal, friction, and gravitational force…
Stick Falling from Table Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Stick Falling from Table Model shows the translational and rotational motion of a stick falling from a table.  The normal and gravitational force vectors and the center of mass…
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…
Swing Ride Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Swing Ride Model simulates a type of ride that can be found at many carnivals and amusement parks. Riders are suspended from the ends of supports. These supports rotate about an…
Simple Circular Motion Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Simple Circular Motion Model explores amusement park rides like a Merry-Go-Round. The rotational speed and radial distance are controlled with sliders at the bottom of the…
Merry Mixer Ride Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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M. Gallis
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The Merry Mixer Ride Model shows the motion of two superimposed circular motions. The main frame of the ride rotates in one direction, while a second rotation at the ends of the…
Ferris Wheel Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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M. Belloni
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The Ferris Wheel Model explores the amusement park ride modeled after Ferris' original wheel. The simulation shows a wheel that can be varied in radius from 40 m (Ferris' original…
Rally Car Jump Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Rally Car Jump Model simulates the effect of a rally car jumping off of a ramp as in an X Games event. The simulation make the approximation that the car's rear wheels move along…
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