Galileo and Inertia
Now, we are going to DECREASE the slope of the right-hand side of the track and use the measuring tape to measure how far the skater moves after he gets to the bottom of the track.
Click on blue circle at the right-hand side of the track, and drag the circle HORIZONTALLY about four spaces to the right. Note: Do NOT move the blue circle up or down; only move it to the right. In the image below, the blue circle at the right-hand side of the track was originally located where the yellow and red circle is drawn.
Click on blue circle at the right-hand side of the track, and drag the circle HORIZONTALLY about four spaces to the right. Note: Do NOT move the blue circle up or down; only move it to the right. In the image below, the blue circle at the right-hand side of the track was originally located where the yellow and red circle is drawn.
By dragging the end of the track to the right four spaces, you effectively DECREASED the slope of the right-hand side of the track.
Note: If the skater doesn't start moving on his own after you place him on the track, click on the play button at the bottom of the simulation. See the image below.
How high did the skater go up the right-hand side of the track this time? Input your answer in the poll at the right. |
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