Vertical Circle Simulation
The Vertical Circle Simulation provides the learner with an interactive, variable-rich environment for exploring the motion of an object in a vertical circle. The simulation allows you to explore four different scenarios. The scenarios are:
- A ball attached to a light rod and moving in a vertical circle.
- A ball attached to a light string and moving in a vertical circle.
- A ball moving along the wall of a vertical (and circular) loop.
- A ball rolling down an incline as it enters a vertical (and circular) loop.
The simulation offers multiple displays and representations to enhance your learning.
Users are encouraged to open the Interactive and explore. The Physics Classroom is in the process of preparing an activity for use with this simulation.
Learners and Instructors may also be interested in viewing the accompanying
Notes page. Technical information, teaching suggestions, and related resources that complement this Interactive are provided on the Notes page. View
Notes.
We owe a special thanks to Physics teacher Martin Kirby for contributing this simulation to our Interactives collection. If you like this sim, you can tap on the
Donate button and buy him a cup of coffee (or a pot of coffee); he'd appreciate it. Martin has contributed other simulations to our collection. They can be found at the following locations:
And you can find other great simulations like this one on Martin's website at
https://sites.google.com/a/kirbyx.com/waveadd.