Developed by K. Roos
Easy JavaScript Simulation by Fremont Teng and Loo Kang Wee
In this set of exercises the student builds a computational model of a simple plane rigid pendulum using the Euler-Cromer numerical scheme. The student is guided to explore the accuracy of the computational model, and to compare the computational results with the popular analytical solution for the pendulum via the small angle approximation. Damping and driving terms are added to the computational model, and the student is lead to discover chaotic trajectories in phase space.
Subject Area | Mechanics |
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Levels | First Year and Beyond the First Year |
Available Implementations | C/C++, Fortran, IPython/Jupyter Notebook, Mathematica, Octave*/MATLAB, Python, Spreadsheet and Easy JavaScript Simulation |
Learning Objectives |
Students who complete this set of exercises will be able
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