A Brief Look at the Force of Drag using Numerical Modeling (or The Euler Method)

The video tutorial introduces the concept of air resistance and its impact on projectile motion. It explains how air resistance affects the forces acting on an object, specifically a lacrosse ball, and how to calculate these forces using the drag equation. The tutorial then introduces numerical modeling through the Euler method to solve differential equations, demonstrating how to use Excel for these calculations. The video concludes by comparing the displacement of the ball with and without air resistance, proving the initial statement about air resistance's effect.

What is the effect of air resistance on the displacement of a projectile in the X direction?

Who was Leonard Euler and what was his contribution to numerical modeling?

Explain the conditions necessary for an object to be in projectile motion.

What is the formula for calculating the force of drag?

What is the significance of the drag coefficient in the context of this experiment?

Describe how the density of air affects the drag force experienced by a projectile.

How does the drag force depend on the velocity of the object?

How can numerical modeling help in understanding the motion of a projectile with air resistance?

What happens to the acceleration in the Y direction as the ball falls?

What was the final displacement of the ball in the X direction after considering drag?