Uniform Circular Motion Model  

This model is easier to build if polar coordinates are used. The same approach is used in the pendulum model and can be used to investigate Kepler's law.

STELLATM software is needed to view the model in Mac (hqx) format or PC format.

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Ang_Position(t) = Ang_Position(t - dt) + (Change_Position) * dt
INIT Ang_Position = 0

Change_Position = Ang_velocity
Ang_velocity = SQRT(Force/(mass*radius))
Force = 10
mass = 2
radius = 2
x_position = radius*COS(Ang_Position)
y_position = radius*SIN(Ang_Position)

Time Specs
Standard: Range: 0 - 12, dT = 0.25, Integration Method = Euler's



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