PURPOSE: To illustrate the numerical technique by which a computer carries out integration of the equation a = F/m.

DESCRIPTION: The bowling ball is accelerated by a series of small blows with the mallet. Both linear and centripetal acceleration can be illustrated.

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EQUIPMENT: Bowling ball and mallet.

SETUP TIME: None.

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