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Circular Motion
Whirl a ball on a string in a horizontal circle. Change the radius, angular velocity and mass to see how the speed, centripetal acceleration and string tension change.
Key Concepts Demonstrated
Uniform Circular Motion
Centripetal Force
Angular Velocity
Period & Frequency
Adjustable Parameters
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Radius (m)
Range: 1–5m, Default: 3m
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Angular Velocity (rad/s)
Range: 0.5–5rad/s, Default: 2rad/s
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Mass (kg)
Range: 0.5–5kg, Default: 1kg
Controls
- Mouse Drag - Rotate camera
- Scroll - Zoom in/out
- Shift + Drag - Pan camera
- Space - Pause/Resume simulation
- R - Reset simulation