WOLFRAM|DEMONSTRATIONS PROJECT

Motion on a Surface

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time
plot
max
50
position
x
0
0
y
0
4
velocity

x
0
1

y
0
-1
physical constants
gravity
1
friction
0.2
landscape
indentation
waves
hill
show box
This Demonstration shows the motion of a point particle confined to a surface and influenced by gravity and friction within the framework of classical mechanics. You can choose from three particular surfaces (landscapes) and define the initial position and velocity. It is also possible to experiment with various settings of gravity and friction.