Modeling the Falling Ladder Problem with Python
Offered By: Dot Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a Web VPython model of the falling ladder problem, inspired by a Veritasium video. Analyze the physics behind two falling rope ladders, one hitting a table and the other falling freely. Discover why the top of the ladder hitting the table experiences a larger acceleration. Gain insights through detailed explanations and comparisons to a previous video modeling a stick hitting the floor. Access the Python code to further investigate and experiment with the model, enhancing your understanding of physics concepts and programming applications in scientific simulations.
Syllabus
Modeling the Falling Ladder Problem with Python
Taught by
Dot Physics
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