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1-083-FallingMeteorites-ModelingScenario

Author(s): Lyle Smith III

Keywords: falling object drag variable mass factor ranking meteor meteorite

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Resource Image After introducing the solution to the ordinary differential equation which models a falling object with drag (first-order, non-linear, separable), students will consider generalizing the model to a falling and disintegrating meteorite. The focus is on cr

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Students will also rank factors by perceived effect on the flight path and build a model incorporating one or more additional factors. Students should also identify trends in the flight and boundary conditions. Solutions may be attempted, but are not required in this scenario.

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Author(s): Lyle Smith III

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