Physics topic
Mechanics simulations
Explore forces, motion, momentum, energy and oscillations through interactive mechanics experiments.
How do forces change motion?
Choose a system and change one variable, such as mass, force or pendulum length. Predict the change in motion before measuring it and compare with an appropriate conservation law.
- Newton’s laws and friction
- Momentum and energy transfer
- Torque and oscillations
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These labs provide a route into the topic. Make a prediction first, then use the controls to test it.
All mechanics experiments
Projectile motion2D →Forces & friction2D →Momentum & collisions2D →Hooke’s law & spring energy2D →Pendulum & oscillations2D →Levers & torque2D →Forces & friction · 3D3D →Momentum & collisions · 3D3D →Hooke’s law & spring energy · 3D3D →Pendulum & oscillations · 3D3D →Levers & torque · 3D3D →Projectile motion · 3D3D →Vector addition · 3D3D →Energy on a track · 3D3D →Angular momentum · 3D3D →
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