Wave Function Evolver for 2D Harmonic Oscillator - Episode 7
Explore a working wave function evolver for a Gaussian wave in a 2-D harmonic oscillator potential, with debugging and tweaks demonstrated in VPython.
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.
VPython for Beginners - Representing Vectors with Arrows - Lesson 46
Learn to represent vectors using VPython's arrow object in this tutorial. Create, manipulate, and animate arrows to visualize vector quantities in 3D space for physics simulations and animations.
VPython for Beginners - 3D Text - Lecture 38
Learn to create and customize 3D text in VPython, including positioning, scaling, and rotating. Explore features like Greek character support and text animation for enhanced visual programming projects.
VPython for Beginners - Graphs - Lecture 36
Explore VPython's graphing capabilities in this tutorial. Learn the three-step process for creating basic graphs and discover various plotting options for data visualization.
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.
Rope Simulator: Adding Wind Forces - Episode 8
Learn to implement wind mechanics in a Cut the Rope-style game using VPython, including drag force, wind sliders, and event handling for realistic rope physics.
Rope Simulator: Adding Game-Ending Condition - Episode 7
Enhance your rope simulation game with a game-ending condition and tackle challenging three-sided box geometry in this coding tutorial.
Ticket to Ride Route Generator in Python - Episode 1
Learn to create a Python-based route generator for Ticket to Ride, enhancing gameplay variety by randomly selecting cities and assigning points based on distance.
FTL Beam Optimizer - Building a Starship Weapon Trajectory Code - Episode 1
Explore beam weapon optimization in FTL game through coding, focusing on user interface, ship design, and room management techniques.
Bouncy Balls Simulation in 3D - Episode 6
Explore 3D bouncy ball simulations using VPython. Learn about collisions, pressure, temperature, and the Ideal Gas Law through interactive coding and experimentation.
Bouncy Balls Collision Code - Episode 4
Learn to code bouncy ball physics simulations in VPython, including collision detection and vector calculations for realistic ball movements and interactions.