3/16 Dan - Modeling Ideas

I am in the same boat as Jenna - I have explored a few models and haven’t decided on which one I would like to continue with yet.  I know that I would like to work with a physics topic but many of the traditional physics topics don’t seem to work too well with computational modeling.  Here are the few I have explored:

1. Graviation

• Explore the effects of Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation.
• The only standard related to Gravitation involves calculating the gravitational force.  I have explored all of the extensions suggested in the model and I am looking for new ways to extend it.

2. Rope

• CLE 3231.3.1 Explore conditions associated with how waves carry energy and simple harmonic motion.
• CLE 3231.3.3 Understand wave mechanics.
• I could extend this model by trying to create a standing wave, moving or removing the fixed point, or try to a wave in an open-ended pipe.

3. Spring

• CLE 3231.3.2 Investigate Hooke’s law
• There isn’t a pre-made model for a mass on a spring, but the Bouncing Ball’s model does investigate some properties of Hooke’s Law.  Starting with that code, I could try explore how the spring constant, starting position, gravity, and friction affect the mechanical energy of the spring.

I would be happy to work with someone on any of these topics if they seem interesting.  Let me know if you have any thoughts/ideas.