Preview - Ap Physics 1 Mechanics

Simple Harmonic Motion in 2 Dimensions!

Now the turtle can move in 2 dimensions. If Vy=0, will it move in 2D motion? Explore the model and answer the questions below. (Again you will need to increase the slider speed)

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Now, set the turtle in 2 dimensional motion. Play with the model as much as you like. Please observe the motion change of the turtle as you change the spring constant and mass of the turtle. Describe what you see.

Draw the 2D trajectory and include the velocity and force vectors on the turtle at the far end of ellipse and two other points of your choosing. 

Note: Draw your sketch in the sketchpad below

What other bodies in nature has a trajectory of this shape?

If you increase the mass, is the trajectory larger or smaller? Why is this so?

If you vary the spring constant while keeping the mass fixed, is the trajectory larger or smaller? Why is this so?

Notes

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