Energy & Momentum
7 interactive Physics simulations on energy & momentum.
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Conservation of mechanical energy – object sliding on a curved track
Physics · Energy & Momentum
An object of mass m is released from height h, slides down a curved track, and climbs up the other side. Bars for...
Ages 15–16
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Ballistic Pendulum – Measuring a Bullet's Speed
Physics · Energy & Momentum
A bullet of mass m and speed v embeds in a wooden block of mass M hanging from a light rod of length L. The...
Ages 15–16
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Skate park – conservation of mechanical energy
Physics · Energy & Momentum
A skater rides on a curved track (choose a ramp, a loop or a double well, or draw your own in the Playground)....
Ages 15–16
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Simple machines – pulleys, inclined plane, wheel and axle, screw jack and gears
Physics · Energy & Momentum
A virtual bench for simple machines: fixed and movable pulleys, a block and tackle, an inclined plane, a wheel and...
Ages 15–16
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Lifting Machines on the Job – Work, Power, Efficiency
Physics · Energy & Momentum
A construction-site crane, a farm hoist, or a passenger lift raises a load to height h. Adjust the mass, height,...
Ages 15–16
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Collision lab – momentum and kinetic energy in collisions
Physics · Energy & Momentum
Four screens for exploring collisions. Intro: two balls collide elastically along a line so you can get used to the...
Ages 15–16
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Air track collisions – conservation of momentum
Physics · Energy & Momentum
Two carts of mass m₁ and m₂ move with velocities v₁ and v₂ on an air track, then collide either elastically or...
Ages 15–16
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