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Interactive simulations for mechanics, waves, energy, electricity, and atomic physics. Drag, click, and experiment — powered by PhET Colorado.

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Mechanics & Forces

Explore gravity, motion, and the fundamental forces that shape our universe.

Gravity & Orbits
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Gravity & Orbits
Move the sun, earth, moon, and space station to see how gravity changes orbital paths.
Gravity Orbits Kepler
Forces & Motion
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Forces & Motion Basics
Push and pull objects, explore friction, and discover Newton's laws in action.
Newton Friction Forces
Projectile Motion
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Projectile Motion
Launch objects at different angles and speeds. See how air resistance and gravity affect trajectory.
Kinematics Trajectory Air Drag
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Waves & Sound

Visualize transverse and longitudinal waves. Adjust frequency, amplitude, and damping.

Waves Intro
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Waves Intro
Explore water and sound waves. Adjust frequency and amplitude to see interference and diffraction patterns.
Frequency Amplitude Interference
Wave on a String
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Wave on a String
Wiggle the end of a string and watch waves propagate. Explore fixed and loose end reflections.
Standing Waves Damping Tension

Energy & Thermodynamics

Watch energy transform between forms. Heat, cool, and change states of matter.

Energy Forms & Changes
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Energy Forms & Changes
Track energy as it flows between objects. See thermal, electrical, light, and mechanical energy conversions.
Thermal Conservation Transfer
States of Matter
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States of Matter
Heat and cool atoms to observe solid, liquid, and gas phase transitions at the molecular level.
Phase Change Molecules Temperature
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Electricity & Magnetism

Build circuits, measure voltage, and discover electromagnetic induction.

Circuit Construction Kit
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Circuit Construction Kit (DC)
Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, switches, and wires. Measure current and voltage.
Ohm's Law Circuits DC
Faraday's Law
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Faraday's Law
Move a magnet through a coil and watch voltage appear. Discover electromagnetic induction firsthand.
Induction Magnetic Flux EMF

Atomic & Nuclear

Build atoms, explore isotopes, and understand subatomic structure.

Build an Atom
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Build an Atom
Add protons, neutrons, and electrons to build atoms. See how particle count determines element, charge, and mass.
Protons Isotopes Ions
Balancing Act
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Balancing Act
Place objects on a balance beam and discover torque, lever arm, and rotational equilibrium.
Torque Lever Arm Equilibrium
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