About this Simulation

This simulation models the motion of two rolling balls, allowing learners to observe and compare their behavior under different conditions. Students can manipulate initial velocities, surface properties, and other variables to investigate how rolling motion, friction, and acceleration affect trajectories and final positions.

Learning objectives: Understand how velocity and friction influence rolling motion | Compare kinematic variables across different objects in motion | Apply real-time observation to predict and explain motion outcomes



Title and author:

rolling2balls for modeling pedagogy
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author image author image author image weelookang@gmail.com; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente