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A collection of simulations and virtual labs focusing on first-year college physics. PhET provides fun, interactive,... see more
This site provides a large selection of physics and math simulations. There is also fairly comprehensive explanatory... see more
This is a virtual laboratory where you can do hands-on experiments at rigid pendula. Together with the material presented... see more
This website contains a collection of interactive tutorials on introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mechanics,... see more
This site covers basic acoustics including wave types, oscillations, reflection/refraction, superposition, diffraction,... see more
Build a pattern to complete a sequence of patterns. Study a sequence of three patterns of squares in a grid and build the... see more
The top of a spring pendulum (red circle) is moved to and fro - for example by hand; this motion is assumed as harmonic,... see more
Test your hearing range by listening to low-, medium-, and high-frequency sounds. Compare the relative loudness of sounds... see more
A group of simulations on the physical and geometric nature of light along with applications of electromagnetic... see more
Overtone is a downloadable program that allows you to create sine wave plus chosen harmonics (or overtones) and see the... see more
This tutorial allows visitors to interactively block or pass light waves by controlling the alignment of polarizers with... see more
Project CLAW: Conceptual Learning Approach to Waves. A website focused on teaching the behavior and interaction of waves.... see more
Simulation of driven transverse waves on a string. The driving frequency, amplitude, and length of string can all be... see more
This site contains an extensive set of notes on basic topics in physics. There are extensive illustrations and animations... see more
This applet shows the two dimensional spring pendulum: a mass suspended on a spring. The pendulum moves under the... see more
This animation allows one to choose a tube open at both ends, closed at both ends, or closed at one end, and shows... see more
From ThinkQuest: This excellent web site explains what sound is and how humans perceive it through the ear. Take an... see more
This Macromedia ShockWave applet illustrates visually the concept of interference of transversal waves. The user can set... see more
Flash simulation of a line of coupled masses, approximating the properties of a string. Tension and damping are... see more