Newton versus Hooke
Newton's Constant Force
Newton's Constant Force simulation
The simulation shows the motion of an object in both the rotating
frame of the Earth (on the left) and an inertial frame (on the
right). The simulation uses the following assumptions:
- Object is released from a point on Earth's equator.
- Object is allowed to pass through Earth with no resistance.
- Gravitational force on object inside of Earth is a constant
magnitude force
toward Earth's center.
- Earth rotates at a rate of 9 rotations per day.
Newton's diagram of constant force motion
Note: diagram drawn in inertial frame.
Todd K. Timberlake (ttimberlake@berry.edu)