Shodor Computational Science Institute

The Falling Object Problem

Dr. Holly Hirst
Appalachian State University
The Shodor Education Foundation
June 1998

The problem: Model an object falling from 10 feet.

Simplest Solution: Drop an object and watch what happens. This is a qualitative solution -- good for somethings, not for others.

Another Solution:


Last update on: June 1, 1998
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