The basic computer setup is shown in Figure 34.
of T= 0
Figure 34
COMPUTER SETUP FOR PROJECTILE PROBLEM
due
The
The components of the initial velocity are controlled by IC-1 and IC-2, while the acceleration
to gravity, g, is controlled by IC-3. Air resistance is controlled by the controls m /c .
solution is shown in Figure 35.
Figure 35 A
Figure 35 B
SOLUTION OF PROJECTILE PROBLEM
(a) As recorded on o scilloscop e.
(b) As recorded on pen re co rd e r
BOUNCING BALL
A problem which is interesting to watch, as w ell as one which illustrates the m ore com plex type
of problem that the computer is capable of handling, is the "Bouncing B all" problem . F or s o lv
ing this problem , a few additional components are required which are readily obtained from
most any dealer in radio supplies. The following additional components are needed:
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