Analyzing the Motion of a Virtual Ball: A Study in Classical Mechanics

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the motion of a virtual ball in the game "Gravity Master" and comparing it to real-world physics. Participants are encouraged to play the first two levels and observe the ball's movement. The task is to write a report detailing whether the virtual ball's motion aligns with classical mechanics principles. There is a lack of contributions or resources to assist with the report, leading to a sentiment that individuals should independently complete their analysis. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personal observation and understanding of classical mechanics in evaluating virtual simulations.
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1. Play the first two levels of the game http://www.physicsgames.net/game/Gravity_Master.html Make the ball move in different ways.
Write a one page report on whether the motion is like that of a ball in the real world. Explain your observations using classical mechanics.
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I really don't think anybody is going to write your report for you.
 
Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it. I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction. I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
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