A Chaotic System:
Ski Slope
¥Imagine 7 skis released at top of
slope.
¥All skis point in the same direction and
have the same
velocity, but they start from points separated
by 10 cm along top of hill.
¥Paths can be computed from NewtonÕs 2nd
Law and the
relevant forces of gravity and friction.
¥The results (on next page) show that the
final positions
of the skis are unpredictable.