Summary
An advanced tutorial simulating gravity in Scratch: a variable for vertical speed increases over time so a sprite falls realistically and bounces or lands when it hits the ground -- the physics behind any platformer jump.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
This video simulates gravity so a sprite falls and lands realistically.
- What variable does the project use to represent falling speed?
- Why does the sprite fall faster the longer it's in the air?
- What real-world falling object does this remind you of?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: gravity, variable, speed.
Try it: Create a "fall speed" variable and add a block that increases it a little bit every time through a loop.