Lesson: Advanced Simulations - Physical Science AS.PS - Free Games and Simulations

Activity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs - Energy

Hang a mass on a spring to explore the conservation of energy. Experiment with mass, spring constant, gravity, and damping, and see the energy of the system graphed in real-time. View the displacement, natural length, and equilibrium position. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (3) 3.3 stars.

Student Ratings (168) 3.2 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs - Lab

Play with a mass-spring system and discover which factors affect its period. Control the mass, spring constant, gravity, and damping. Watch the Period Trace, or measure the period using the stopwatch. Determine the value the unknown masses or gravity on Planet X. Observe the energy graph, velocity vector, and acceleration vector while the system is in motion. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (2) 3.0 stars.

Student Ratings (160) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs - Intro

Explore the motion and period of an oscillating mass on a spring. Customize the mass, spring constant, or natural length, and take your experiment to other planets. Design experiments and collect data with the ruler or stopwatch. Simultaneously experiment with two mass-spring systems to make qualitative comparisons. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Teacher Ratings (4) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (273) 3.5 stars.