Newtons Cradle

3D moving bodies simulation engine. Based on the work of Chris Hecker, we developed a 3D rigid body simulation engine in Matlab. As illustration, a simulation and animation of Newtons Cradle shows the interaction between 5 balls. Notice the real-life behavior of the balls when they start to swing in-sync towards the end of the simulation. Another illustration is a bucket with two balls and a swinging lamp (4 MB). Watch the balls as they bounce around and slowly come to a halt.
Enjoy! Meindert Norg

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Science & Technology

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• Norg Consulting
• Animation
• Matlab