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Physics and Physical Science

From measurements, mechanics, and electricity/magnetism to optics, waves and thermodynamics, you’ll experience physics with engaging simulations.

Featured Simulations for Physics and Physical Science

  • Screenshot of Projectile Motion lab

    Mechanics: Projectile Motion

    In this lab, students will analyze the trajectory of a basketball free throw using the Digitizer.

  • screenshot of Electricity and Magnetism: Photoelectric Effect Simulation

    Electricity and Magnetism: Photoelectric Effect

    This lab allows the students to study and visualize the photoelectric effect and asks them to measure the work function of different materials.

  • screenshot of Optics: Lenses simulation

    Optics: Lenses

    In this lab, students will explore lenses and their curvatures to study image construction.

See the growing list of Physics and Physical Science simulations here:

Applying the Scientific Method

  • Pillbug Preference 

Basic Chemistry

  • Synthesis of Calcium Carbonate
  • Titration of Vinegar

Calorimetry

  • Enthalpy of Neutralization 

Electricity and Magnetism

  • Batteries, Resistors, and Currents 
  • Charging Capacitor
  • Electron Beam in Magnetic Field 
  • Impedance
  • Induction 
  • Photoelectric Effect
  • Wheatstone Bridge 

Lab Safety

  • Hand Washing Procedure 
  • Personal Safety

Metric Measurements

  • Measuring Length 
  • Measuring Mass
  • Measuring Temperature 
  • Measuring Volume

Mechanics

  • Collisions in One Dimension 
  • Collisions in Two Dimensions
  • Finding the Density of an Object 
  • Free Fall
  • Friction 
  • Harmonic Oscillation
  • Inclined Plane 
  • Kinetic and Potential Energy
  • Projectile Motion 
  • Rotation, Moment of Inertia
  • Terminal Velocity 
  • Uniform Circular Motion

Optics

  • Curved Mirrors 
  • Interference and Diffraction
  • Lenses 
  • Polarization
  • Refraction 

Reactions

  • Reactions in Solution 

 

 

Thermodynamics

  • Calorimetry 

Waves

  • Beats 
  • Doppler Effect
  • Standing Waves