A Simple Mechanical Experiment on Exponential Growth

• Autores: Ralph McGrew
• Localización: The Physics Teacher, ISSN 0031-921X, Vol. 53, Nº. 4, 2015, pág. 222
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • With a rod, cord, pulleys, and slotted masses, students can observe and graph exponential growth in the cord tension over a factor of increase as large as several hundred. This experiment is adaptable for use either in algebra-based or calculus-based physics courses, fitting naturally with the study of sliding friction. Significant parts of the activity are accessible to students in physical science and environmental science courses.