During physics, we were required to do a special project with a partner demonstrating one of Newton's law. I wanted to build a program with my partner and so we did yesterday afternoon.

It was very informative to learn how it all works out. It doesn't look like much, but it's pretty powerful for demonstrating the law.

A further step I think would be making it possible to export the data to an excel file (30 data points/second).
Also adding friction, which I am currently learning in physics right now.

Tell me how you like it! And any further ideas for it.

To run, simply input a given mass, or just use default (1KG) (try 100KG! or 50G). Then, move the arrow on the screen to a desired force. Then, hold down either the left mouse button or the spacebar. The arrow will turn green, and a timer will show how long you have applied a given constant force. You can trim the force while applied, or let go when it is red to show that no force is applied (and it will continue moving indefinitely).

You can observe velocity, acceleration, mass, time with given force, and force.

The bottom ruler 'scrolls' as the object moves off screen, and then the object loops to the other side of the screen.

Tags: newton, second, law, ma, math, mathematics, physics

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