Relativity Model  

Here is a model which shows simple relativistic effects. Note that momentum is a stock and force is a flow. The graphs are for forces of 300 N, 300,000 N and 30,000,000 N.

THE MODEL
Vensim Version STELLA Version

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Momentum(t) = Momentum(t - dt) + (Force) * dt
INIT Momentum = 0
Force = 3e7
Velocity(t) = Velocity(t - dt) + (Acceleration) * dt
INIT Velocity = 0
Acceleration = Force/Mass
Mass = Rest_Mass/SQRT(1-(Velocity^2/9e16))
Rest_Mass = 1

Time Specs
Range: 0 - 15, dT = 0.25, Integration Method = Runge-Kutta 4




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