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Learn to model and simulate projectile motion through computational physics programming in this comprehensive tutorial series. Build projectile simulations from scratch, starting with basic setup and coding fundamentals before progressing to launch mechanics and multiple projectile systems. Explore advanced physics concepts including drag forces, real-world applications like basketball trajectories and field goal calculations, collision detection, and environmental factors such as headwinds. Validate your computational models against real-world physics while developing practical programming skills for physics simulation. Master the integration of mathematical physics principles with computational methods to create accurate projectile motion models that account for various forces and conditions.
Syllabus
Projectiles 1 - Setup
Projectiles 2 - Code
Projectiles 3 - Launch!
Projectiles 4 - Multiple Launches
Projectiles 5 - Drag Force
Projectiles 6 - Basketball
Projectiles 7 - Field Goal
Projectiles 8 - Collision
Projectiles 9 - Does the model work?
Projectiles 10 - Real Gravity
Projectiles 11 - Drag with a Headwind
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Let's Code Physics