Title

Analog Simulation of the Bouncing-Ball Problem

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

American Journal of Physics

Publication Date

1-1-1969

Abstract

This paper endeavors to show, by means of an example, the usefulness of the analog computer as a demonstration tool for undergraduate students. The treatment of the problem is basically theoretical, using laws developed early in physics courses. The results of the computations may be observed graphically or on an oscilloscope, depending upon the circumstances of the demonstration. Also discussed are the distortions of the ball due to impact and possibilities of expanding the problem to include more complex approximations to the real situation. © 1969, American Association of Physics Teachers. All rights reserved.

Volume

37

Issue

10

First Page

1008

Last Page

1013

DOI

10.1119/1.1975185

ISSN

00029505

E-ISSN

19432909

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