Physics Problem: Block Sliding Down a Movable Wedge - Classical Mechanics Series
Solve a complex physics problem involving a block sliding down a movable wedge, with a bonus Python numerical model for practical application.
Gravity Torus - Simulating Orbits Around a Doughnut-Shaped Planet
Explore the unique gravitational effects of a doughnut-shaped planet through simulation, uncovering fascinating orbital dynamics and challenging conventional understanding of planetary physics.
Calculate the Flux Through the Surface of a Wedge - Two Methods
Learn to calculate flux through a wedge surface using traditional integration and Python-based random number methods, enhancing your vector calculus and computational skills.
Calculus: Finding the Equation of a Line Tangent to a Function
Discover how to determine tangent line equations for functions, with practical examples and Python animation techniques.
Roller Coasters in VPython - Energy Analysis and Simulation
Simulate roller coasters using VPython and energy analysis. Learn to create dynamic physics simulations and gain insights into roller coaster mechanics and energy principles.
Beyond Your Wildest Imagination - Van der Pol Oscillator - Lecture 5
Explore the van der Pol oscillator, a complex physics system beyond simple harmonic motion. Learn to apply oscillator tools to study non-linear systems and their fascinating behaviors.
Beyond Springs - Exploring Non-Linear Oscillations
Explore oscillating systems beyond Hooke's law using animation code. Discover complex behaviors in non-simple harmonic motion while applying familiar tools from simple harmonic oscillators.
Marble in a Bowl - Fun with Lagrangians - Part 1
Explore 3-D spherical coordinates through a marble rolling in a bowl. Learn Lagrangian mechanics with interactive GlowScript and Jupyter examples in this engaging physics tutorial.
Spring Pendulum Simulation Using Jupyter - Fun With Lagrangians
Explore spring pendulum dynamics using Jupyter, focusing on energy conservation and competing forces. Includes GlowScript and Jupyter implementations for rich phase space visualization.
Spring Pendulum Simulation Using GlowScript and Lagrangian Mechanics
Explore spring pendulum dynamics using GlowScript, examining energy conservation and competing forces through rich phase space views and Lagrangian mechanics.
Moment of Inertia for a Ring About an Axis in the Plane of the Ring
Derive the moment of inertia for a ring rotating about an axis in its plane, with Python code implementation included.
Solving the Brachistochrone Problem with Random Numbers
Discover the fastest path for a frictionless bead using random numbers to solve the Brachistochrone problem in physics.
Sketching a Phase Space Plot for a Simple Harmonic Oscillator
Explore phase space plots for simple harmonic oscillators through hands-on coding and visualization techniques.
Lagrangian Forces of Constraint - Will a Block Sliding Down a Parabola Ever Fall Off?
Explore the dynamics of a block sliding on an inverted parabola, analyzing forces and determining when it loses contact with the surface.
Using Average Velocity to Find the Future Position of a Puck - Python Bonus Included
Learn to calculate a puck's future position using average velocity, with a bonus Python implementation for predicting multiple positions.
Lagrangian Mechanics: Swinging Atwood Machine
Explore the motion of a swinging Atwood machine using Lagrangian mechanics and Python simulation.
Lagrangian Mechanics - Block on a Movable Wedge
Solve a complex physics problem using Lagrangian mechanics to analyze the motion of a frictionless mass on a movable wedge.
Plotting Damped Harmonic Oscillator with Initial Conditions
Explore damped harmonic oscillator plots with initial conditions, covering over-damped and under-damped scenarios. Gain insights into position vs. time and phase space representations.
Calculating the Moment of Inertia for a Rod
Learn to calculate the moment of inertia for a rod, exploring rotations about different points and using Python for numerical calculations.
Escape Velocity with Energy Plots
Explore escape velocity through energy plots, analyzing kinetic, potential, and total energy in gravitational systems.
Cluster Mapper for Minecraft Ores - Python Visualization Tool
Visualize Minecraft ore locations with Python: Learn to create a 3D cluster mapper using VPython for efficient mining and exploration.