Developed by A. Titus
Easy JavaScript Simulation by Fremont Teng and Loo Kang Wee
The goal of these exercises is to control a primitive version of an Apollo lander and land on a target on the Moon using vertical and horizontal thrusters. The three thrusters can provide a constant force in the , , and directions, respectively. Only one thruster can be engaged at a time.
Besides modeling the motion of the Apollo lander, the exercises are a “game” in which the user attempts to control the lander and meet the challenge of landing on a given target with minimal speed.
Subject Area | Mechanics |
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Levels | First Year and Beyond the First Year |
Available Implementation | Glowscript Easy JavaScript Simulation |
Learning Objectives |
Students will be able to:
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Time to Complete | 120 min |