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    5-090-SolidParticleErosion-ModelingScenario
    By applying Newton's second law, and making a collection of reasonable assumptions, students will derive a system of differential equations that model the path of a rigid particle as it gouges material from a more ductile surface.
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    3-065-UpDown-ModelingScenario
    We model the height of a launched object which is subject to resistance proportional to velocity during its flight. We ask questions about the motion as well, e.g., highest point or apex and terminal velocity.
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    3-006-Buoyancy-ModelingScenario
    We offer data from a physical experiment in which the depth of a container in water is measured and ask students to build a model of buoyancy based on Newton's Second Law of Motion and a Free Body Diagram. We ask students to estimate the parameters.
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    3-027-BobbingDropping-ModelingScenario
    We present two exercises in which we ask students to model (1) falling object experiencing terminal velocity and (2) bobbing block of wood in liquid. We model the motion using Newton's Second Law of Motion and Archimedes' Principle.
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    1-128-RocketFlight-ModelingScenario
    We offer an opportunity to build a mathematical model using Newton's Second Law of Motion and a Free Body Diagram to analyze the forces acting on the rocket of changing mass in its upward flight under power and then without power followed by its...
    resistanceFlightRocketrymassNewton's Second Law of MotionthrustFree Body Diagramapexrocket
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    3-095-ShotInWater-ModelingScenario
    This project uses Newton's Second Law of Motion in conjunction with a quadratic model for the resistance experienced by a bullet moving through water to analyze a classic action movie scene.
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    3-001-SpringMassDataAnalysis-ModelingScenario
    We offer data on position of a mass at end of spring over time where the spring mass configuration has damping due to taped flat index cards at the bottom of the mass. Modeling of a spring mass configuration and estimation of parameters are the core.
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    6-012-RiverCrossing-ModelingScenario
    Students develop a model of a river crossing in a boat with thrust using Newton's Second Law of Motion from a Free Body Diagram they construct. The model is thence a system of one second order linear and a second order nonlinear differential...
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    3-020-ChordPathTime-ModelingScenario
    Using Newton's Second Law of motion we can determine the time it takes for a mass to slide along a chord of a vertical circle from high point to any point along the circle. Initially, the result is nonintuitive and challenging to understand.
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    3-015-StyrofoamBallFall-ModelingScenario
    We are given data on a falling Styrofoam ball and we seek to model this motion.
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    1-008-HangTime-ModelingScenario
    We present a modeling opportunity for students in which they model the vertical position of a basketball player taking a jump shot. The goal of the scenario is to get students to consider the meaning of the notion ``hang-tune.''
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    3-002-ModelsMotivatingSecondOrder-ModelingScenario
    Ordinary differential equations involve second derivatives and second derivatives appear in many contexts, chief among them are the study of forces and resulting motion. This is principally because of Newton's Second Law of Motion.
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    1-013-SleuthingWithDifferentialEquations-ModelingScenario
    We present several situations in which differential equation models serve to aid in sleuthing and general investigations.
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    3-055-FloatingBox-ModelingScenario
    In this scenario, we lead students through the process of building a mathematical model for a floating rectangular box that is bobbing up and down.
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    1-092-DashItAll-ModelingSenario
    This project uses very basic physics, Newton's Second Law of Motion, to model the motion of a sprinter running down a track. We derive the classic Hill-Keller model for a sprinter exerting ``maximum'' effort as he/she accelerates down a track.
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    1-105-AnimalFall-ModelingScenario
    This project uses Newton's Second Law of Motion to model a falling animal with a resistance term proportional to cross sectional area of the animal, presumed to be spherical in shape.
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    3-085-SimplePendulum-ModelingScenario
    Thestudent is asked to derive and solve a differential equation that gives the position (angle
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    3-080-PendulumModeling-ModelingScenario
    We lead students through building model for several pendulum configurations in motion and ask students to compare results.
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    1-079-HomeHeating-ModelingScenario
    This project concerns using Newton's Law of Cooling to model the heating of a house. In particular, if one is going away for awhile, is it more economical to leave a house at a desired temperature or reheat it upon return?
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    3-033-S-TimeUpTimeDown-ModelingScenario
    We seek to compare for the time a projectile takes to go vertically up with the time it takes to return to its starting position.
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