THE DOG-AND-RABBIT CHASE PROBLEM AS AN EXERCISE IN INTRODUCTORY KINEMATICS

Zurab K. Silagadze
1. Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
2. Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
silagadze@inp.nsk.su
Olga I. Chaschina
1. Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
chashchina.olga@gmail.com
The material was received by the Editorial Board: 21.11.2009
The purpose of this article is to present a simple solution of the classic dog-and-rabbit chase problem which emphasizes the use of concepts of elementary kinematics and, therefore, can be used in introductory mechanics course. The article is based on the teaching experience of introductory mechanics course at Novosibirsk State University for first year physics students which are just beginning to use advanced mathematical methods in physics problems.

Keywords:
chase problem, physics education. 
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THE DOG-AND-RABBIT CHASE PROBLEM AS AN EXERCISE IN INTRODUCTORY KINEMATICS
References: Silagadze Z. K., Chaschina O. I. THE DOG-AND-RABBIT CHASE PROBLEM AS AN EXERCISE IN INTRODUCTORY KINEMATICS. Vestnik NSU. Series: Physics. 2010, vol. 5, no. 2. P. 111–115 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.54362/1818-7919-2010-5-2-111-115