written by
Andrew Duffy
This web page is an interactive physics problem on rotational friction. The user can control whether friction is present, and see how it affects the motion of a car attempting to accelerate.
This is part of a collection of similar simulation-based student activities.
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![]() Duffy, A. (2008, March 28). Boston University Physics Applets: Accelerating Car. Retrieved February 14, 2025, from http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c16_car.html
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Author = "Andrew Duffy",
Title = {Boston University Physics Applets: Accelerating Car},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {14 February 2025},
Month = {March 28, 2008},
Year = {2001}
}
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