Gravity Train
Like this simulation, if you drill a hole in the earth and throw it in, you can send it to the other side of the earth. This simulation ignores the effects of friction. The earth is … more
Mechanics Simulation
Condition of Uniform Circular Motion
Even if the force works, the speed does not change? When an object moves linearly at a constant velocity, the force applied to the object is zero because there is no change in velocity. If so, … more
Little Prince’s Trampoline
Law of action and reaction When we apply a force to an object, that object exerts an equal force back on us. The force we apply is called the “action,” while the force exerted on us … more
Theo Jansen Mechanism
Theo Jansen He is the leading artist of kinetic art with the nickname of Da Vinci in the 21st century. He is famous for making wind-driven structures using simple materials such as PET bottles, tubes, and … more
Addition of Force
Three elements of force When a force acts on an object, the object’s motion varies depending on the Three elements of force. That is the magnitude, direction, and point of action. Therefore, when displaying a force, … more
Buoyancy: Archimedes and the Crown
Why is the submerged volume important to understand buoyancy? It is so famous that the 3rd-century Greek philosopher Archimedes shouted “Eureka!” and ran out of the bathhouse naked. （What did Archimedes find out? – Quotations from … more
Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion When you throw an object, the object falls with a certain curve. The object performs a parabolic motion. This is a motion on a two-dimensional plane, not a straight line. To understand this movement, … more
Gravity difference on several planet (with the scale that used on Earth)
Let’s measure my weight on several planets with the scale that we used on Earth. Newton explaining the gravity mathematically Every object has a gravitational field around it and attracts surrounding objects. The strength of this … more
Uniformly Accelerated Motion
Motion of changing speed When a force of a certain size and direction acts on an object, the object moves at a constant rate of speed. These movements are easy to find around us. For example, … more
Inertia Force of Elevator
Elevator and inertia Elevators are an excellent place to feel the inertia force. Consider the case of taking an elevator and trying to go up from the lower floor. When you press the button that goes … more
Collision 2
This experiment is, You can experiment with heavy golf balls and light ping pong balls. Put a ping pong ball on top of the golf ball and drop it as it is. The golf ball hits … more