| One more level of complication is to allow there to be some variation from the predefined track. To do this, Nate defines a second potential to put a lower potential where the track is, then plots the behavior with a very strong bond, i.e. the potential is much larger as soon as you move a little off the track, and also with a weaker bond. Another physical application of this is a zip-line. The following animations show the effect of the bond strength. |
Strongest bond
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Strong bond
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Moderate bond
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Weak bond
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Weakest bond
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