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Carousel (Centripetal Force)

This simulation demonstrates the concept of centripetal force through a simplified carousel consisting of masses on the end of strings. Users can change the speed of rotation, mass, position, and length of strings.
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 25, 2001
Date Modified in MERLOT:
October 1, 2019
Author:
 
Submitter:
John Walkup
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
No
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No

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