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Ball Bounces

Ball Bounces
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2024-10-14 20:23
VectorTrigonometryCalculus
In collections The Domain of the Time (intuitive kinematics)
This example demonstrates the bouncing of a ball, illustrating Newton's third law. It involves parabolas, vectors, and trigonometric functions. Using GeoGebra commands like PointIn, Vector, Circle, and PolyLine, it dynamically shows the ball's trajectory and velocity changes. Suitable for high school physics and mathematics education.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. PointIn(x ≥ 0 ∧ y ≥ 0) → P
  2. Vector(P, A) → v0
  3. Circle(M, r) → c
  4. PolyLine(reg) → pol

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

Draw a point P in the first quadrant (choose a location with x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0). From P, draw a vector arrow indicating the initial velocity direction v0 toward a chosen point A. Also construct a circle c with center M and radius r to serve as a reference for the bounce/contact location. Finally, create a polyline trajectory pol following the curved path corresponding to the ball’s bouncing motion, so that the changing direction along the path suggests how the velocity varies during the motion.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.