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The foundation for utilizing this module assumes that the students
have had some basic experience using STELLA software. In particular it
would be nice if the students had already constructed a "falling rock"
model. With this model you could then add the necessary horizontal velocity
component that will allow the marble to roll off of a table with various
velocities. Another possibility would include the addition of a separate
model that simulates a marble rolling down an inclined plane. The applets and code for these two models can be viewed from the following links. |
Run
the STELLA Ball Rolling off Table Model!
Run
the STELLA Ramp Only Model!
***NOTE: The capabilities of this online model, especially concerning the actual running of the Java applets, is very limited. The actual models provide much more flexibility. You can vary many of the input parameters and graph all of the output variables. In particular you are able to graph the path of the projectile, create tables and graphs of both horizontal and vertical motions, vertical speeds and displacements.***
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