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Local And Global Minimum
Description
Demonstrates the concept of local and global minima.
Minima, potential energy Updated on: 01/20/16
Purpose
Apparatus
- Curved track - Steel ball
Setup
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.
Notes
Demo room information
| Location | —- |
| Maker | Unknown |
| Current State | Working |
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