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Demonstrates the concept of local and global minima.
Minima, potential energy Updated on: 01/20/16
- Curved track - Steel ball
1. Using two stands, set up the apparatus as shown in the picture. 2. The metal ball can oscillate in the local minimum with ease. 3. If the ball is given enough momentum, it will climb out of the local minimum and find the global minimum.
Demo room information
Location | —- |
Maker | Unknown |
Current State | Working |