Drag Models

These models and simulations have been tagged “Drag”.

 ​Lab 2 for Physics PHY201  Simulating a spherical projectile released with an initial velocity of 0 m/s that experiences both forces of gravity and air drag.
​Lab 2 for Physics PHY201
Simulating a spherical projectile released with an initial velocity of 0 m/s that experiences both forces of gravity and air drag.
This system models the equation of motion of a projectile in the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) directions, with a linear drag force. The drag is quantified by a drag coefficient C, which can be set by means of a slider.    Note that the equation has been made non-dimensional by measuring time in u
This system models the equation of motion of a projectile in the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) directions, with a linear drag force. The drag is quantified by a drag coefficient C, which can be set by means of a slider.

Note that the equation has been made non-dimensional by measuring time in units of v_0/g, and distance in units of v_0^2/g. In these units, the acceleration due to gravity is simply 1. Also the "seconds" in the time axis of the graphs really means the time units defined here. Also in these units the initial speed is simply 1. 

The inclination has been fixed at Pi/2. A later version will let this change with a slider.

One of the displays is y vs. x, which shows the trajectory of the projectile. 
This insight is a model of a parachute falling through the air. The objective is to determine--by comparing to actual data of a falling parachute--whether the drag coefficient is proportional to the velocity of the parachute, or it's square.
This insight is a model of a parachute falling through the air. The objective is to determine--by comparing to actual data of a falling parachute--whether the drag coefficient is proportional to the velocity of the parachute, or it's square.
 ​Lab 4 for Physics PHY201  Simulating a spherical projectile approaching the speed of light.
​Lab 4 for Physics PHY201
Simulating a spherical projectile approaching the speed of light.
 ​Lab 2 for Physics PHY201  Simulating a spherical projectile released with an initial velocity of 0 m/s that experiences both forces of gravity and air drag.
​Lab 2 for Physics PHY201
Simulating a spherical projectile released with an initial velocity of 0 m/s that experiences both forces of gravity and air drag.
This differential equation model simulated the motion of a falling parachute. In particular, the mass of the parachute and velocity are used to calculate a drag force against the downward acceleration of the parachute towards the ground.
This differential equation model simulated the motion of a falling parachute. In particular, the mass of the parachute and velocity are used to calculate a drag force against the downward acceleration of the parachute towards the ground.