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1980-Peastrel-Lynch-Armenti-Terminal velocity of a shuttlecock in vertical fall
We have performed a straightforward vertical fall experiment for a case where the effects of air resistance are important and directly measurable.
falling
terminal velocity
shuttlecock
vertical fall
Modeling Scenario
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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.
terminal velocity
Newton's Second Law of Motion
velocity
motion
apex
Modeling Scenario
254
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141
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0
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3-009-BallDropInWater-ModelingScenario
We conduct an analysis of a falling ball in liquid to determine its terminal velocity and to ascertain just what radius ball for a given mass density is necessary to attain a designated terminal velocity.
resistance
gravity
falling body
terminal velocity
buoyancy
Modeling Scenario
308
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316
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0
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4-039-FallingDarts-ModelingScenario
we develop, solve, and analyze a second order differential equation model for free fall incorporating air resistance. Students solve the model using two methods -- reduction of order and separation of variables, and method of undetermined...
optimization
resistance
terminal velocity
muzzle velocity
drag coefficient
free fall
air drag
Modeling Scenario
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125
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0
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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.
drug resistance
directed
buoyancy
free fall
static equilibrium
displacement
Article or Presentation
139
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36
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0
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1980-Peastrel-Lynch-Armenti-Terminal_velocity_of_a_shuttlecock_in_vertical_fall
This paper offers a set of data on a falling shuttlecock (the moving object in badminton) in air. How the authors collected the data is described fully and can be replicated easily by modern equipment.
parameter estimation
data collection
resistance
falling
terminal velocity
Newton's Second Law of Motion
shuttlecock
Modeling Scenario
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140
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0
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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.
animal
Netwon's Second Law of Motion
falling body
terminal velocity
air resistance
Newton
air friction
fall
Modeling Scenario
247
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127
downloads
0
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3-063-FallingBuildingIce-ModelingScenario
We model the fall of a piece of ice which is falling from a high building in New York City.
resistance
falling
gravity
ice
terminal velocity
skyscrapers
Modeling Scenario
470
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255
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0
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1-050-BargingAhead-ModelingScenario
As captain of a barge, you need to determine how fast to transport your barge up river against the current in order to minimize the expended energy.
optimization
kinetics
energy
trophic efficiency
work
river
terminal velocity
friction
current
force
barge
worlk
speed
Modeling Scenario
180
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131
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0
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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.
projectile motion
terminal velocity
projectile
water resistance
reduction of order
friction
air resistance
Modeling Scenario
412
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263
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0
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1-145-FastPitch-ModelingScenario
We consider the problem of comparing pitch velocities using measurement methods in different eras of baseball.
Measurement
resistance
air resistance
baseball
pitcher
fast
Potential Scenario
127
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42
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0
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1994-Roland_Minton-A Progression of Projectiles-Examples from Sports
There is a progression of complexity and issues in projectile motion modeling from no resistance, to resistance proportional to velocity, then to velocity squared,
sports
resistance
projectile
baseball
drag
linear resistance
quadratic resistance
tennis
Article or Presentation
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44
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0
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1999-F_Brauer-What_Goes_Up_Must_Come_Down
It is natural to ask whether a particle propelled upwards takes longer to fall to earth from its maximum height than it takes to rise to this maximum height for frictional forces that are nonlinear functions of velocity.
resistance
falling
projectile
vertical projectile
Modeling Scenario
309
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218
downloads
0
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3-017-StackedCoffeeFiltersFalling-ModelingScenario
Data on free falling 2, 4, 6, and 8 stacked coffee filters is offered. Students form a model using a resistance term proportional to velocity, velocity squared, or velocity to some general power. Parameters need to be estimated and models compared.
data
resistance
falling body
coffee filter
stacked
Modeling Scenario
316
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171
downloads
0
comments
3-054-Relay-ModelingScenario
We use a differential equations of one dimensional projectile motion and an integration of velocity for total distance to model the relay between an outfielder and an infielder in throwing the ball to home plate.
distance
projectile motion
relay
time
baseball
outfield
home plate
minimization
Potential Scenario
128
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51
downloads
0
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1989-R_Blickhan-Spring Mass Model For Running-Hopping
A simple spring—mass model consisting of a massless spring attached to a point mass describes the interdependency of mechanical parameters characterizing running and hopping of humans as a function of speed.
spring mass
jump
jumping
Modeling Scenario
192
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111
downloads
0
comments
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.
Unit Circle
path
falling
gravity
chord
Netwon's Second Law of Motion
Potential Scenario
98
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31
downloads
0
comments
1999-Long-Weiss-The Velocity Dependence of Aerodynamic Drag A Primer for Mathematicians
This paper is exactly what it says it is, namely, a Primer for Mathematicians. There are ample models, data, attention to such issues as Reynolds’ numbers, and attention to aerodynamics issues.
drag force
aerodynamics
Modeling Scenario
214
views
147
downloads
0
comments
3-042-CatapultLaunch-ModelingScenario
We maximize the range of a projectile by backing up an incline in the opposite direction of the range to give some initial lift. Find the position on the hill from which to launch the projectile to give the best lift.
projectile motion
catapult
uphill
launch angle
Potential Scenario
149
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43
downloads
0
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1972-Suresh_Sethi-Optimal Control of the Vidale-Wolfe Advertising Model
This paper considers an optimal-control problem for the dynamics of the Vidale-Wolfe advertising model, the optimal control being the rate of advertising expenditure to achieve a terminal market share within specified limits.
Optimal Control Theory
advertising
sales
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