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Modeling a Grappling Hook with a Bunch of Balls - Python Simulation Attempt

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Explore the physics behind modeling a grappling hook with a rope in this 34-minute video from Dot Physics. Inspired by a Paramount Plus commercial, delve into the process of creating a simulation using differential equations for 1-D motion and Python programming. Learn about the challenges encountered when attempting to model the rope as a series of interconnected balls. Examine the initial code and approach, and discover the follow-up video that reveals the model may have been working correctly from the start. Gain insights into physics modeling, programming techniques, and the iterative nature of scientific problem-solving.

Syllabus

I Tried to Model a Grappling Hook with a Bunch of Balls - I Didn't Quite Work

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