Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2003

Publisher

Tempus Publications

Source Publication

International Journal of Engineering Education

Source ISSN

0949-149X

Abstract

This paper addresses aerodynamic modeling issues related to a simple experiment in which a pingpong ball is dropped from rest onto a table surface. From the times between the ball-table impacts, the initial drop height and the coefficient of restitution can be determined using a model that neglects aerodynamic drag. The experiment prompts questions about modeling the dynamics of a simple impact problem, including the importance of accounting for aerodynamic effects. Two nonlinear aerodynamic models are discussed in the context of experimental results.

Comments

Published version. International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 19, No. 4 (2003): 623-630. Permalink. © 2003 Tempus Publications. Used with permission.

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