Curved Ramp

How this simulation works

Use the Inclination slider to tilt the ramp (in degrees above horizontal), and the Curvature slider to change its shape — from a straight incline to a deeply curved chute. Press Start to release a ball from the top, Pause to freeze it mid-track, and Reset to send it back to the start. The ramp is frictionless, so the ball's speed at any point depends only on how far it has dropped — a direct consequence of conservation of mechanical energy.