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Relative Motion (frame of reference)

Relative Motion (frame of reference)

An object may appear to have one motion to one observer and a different motion to a second observer, depending on how the two observers are moving with respect to one another. This java applet let you view objects from different frame of reference.
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
October 21, 1997
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 5, 2017
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Submitter:
Fu-Kwun Hwang
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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John Walkup
John Walkup (Staff)
20 years ago
Applet works well, but it is confusing because so many things are going on at once. Also, the graphics are a little primitive. For those having the patience to study it and understand what is happening this applet should be very helpful.