Developed by Todd Zimmerman
Connecting computation to experiment is at the heart of physics. This set of exercises requires students to create a computational model for a ball launched into the air to determine the distance traveled and total time in the air. The students then must perform the experiment by launching the ball with a spring launcher. Data from the experiment must be entered into the computational model and the experimental results are compared to the computer model.
Subject Areas | Mechanics and Experimental Labs |
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Level | First Year |
Available Implementations | IPython/Jupyter Notebook and Sage Worksheet |
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Time to Complete | 180 min |