Bang! Boing! Pop!
Kristin Craig
Go to http://www.library.thinkquest.org/3042/java/energy_demo.html
Read instructions carefully.
Experiment with different settings and begin to complete the chart below.
Each time only change one of the numbers so that you can see the effect of each of the individual variables (i.e., initial angle, gravitational acceleration, & initial velocity).
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Gravitational Acceleration |
Initial Velocity |
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How does the initial angle change where the monkey ends after he swings?
What effect does a greater/lesser gravitational acceleration have on the monkey's journey on the vine?
Does an increased initial velocity make the monkey travel more or less distance? How is this affected by his kinetic energy?