Masses & Springs
About
Topics
- Springs
- Hooke's Law
- Conservation of Energy
- Measurement
Description
A realistic mass and spring laboratory. Hang masses from springs and adjust the spring stiffness and damping. You can even slow time. Transport the lab to different planets. A chart shows the kinetic, potential, and thermal energy for each spring.
Sample Learning Goals
- Explain the Conservation of Mechanical Energy concept using kinetic, elastic potential, and gravitational potential energy.
- Use your understanding of how a spring scale works to determine the mass of an unknown object.
- Find the value of g on Planet X.
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For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Credits
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