Physics+Simulations

=Super Cool Physics Simulations=

First go to this link (Open this link in a new tab so you can easily navigate back to this page): []

 * Look for the **Pendulum Lab** and click on it. Then click on "Run Now".
 * Take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the pendulum lab. GO ahead and get the pendulum swinging and try and adjust variables in the menu to get the pendulum to swing all the way around. Show your teacher when you do.
 * Click on the rest button.
 * Now make sure you have clicked on the show energy 1 block.
 * Write down observations (in your SsG) about what is happening with KE, PE and TOTAL. (important make sure to keep friction at zero)
 * **Reminder** (In your SsG you are encouraged to make sketches, add notes, write down questions that you want to ask, etc...)
 * Infer what is happening with the graph.
 * Slow the interactive down to 1/16 time. Now write down your observations and draw conclusions about what you are seeing.
 * Now manipulate the simulation menu.
 * Try moving the pendulum at the same point but at different locations (Moon, Jupiter, Planet X)
 * Record observations, make inferences, and draw conclusions.
 * Add a second pendulum at a different degree angle and a different length.
 * Record observations, make inferences, and draw conclusions.
 * Reminder (In your SsG you are encouraged to make sketches, add notes, write down questions that you want to ask, etc...)


 * Now Click on this link (remember to open a new tab): []
 * Find the ENERGY SKATE PARK and click on it. Then click run now. The computer may have to run a Java program so be patient.
 * If the skater is not moving, go ahead and start him moving. Now make sure that you select the BAR GRAPH.
 * Make sure to set friction to zero. Record observations, especially how it relates to KE, PE, and Total.
 * Again make inferences and draw conclusions.
 * Add track and observe. Change friction, make other adjustments and make observations.


 * Now Click on this link (remember to open a new tab): []
 * Find the MASSES & SPRINGS simulation and click on it. Then click run now.
 * Add different masses to the springs and familiarize your self with the simulation. (Play around with the different settings.)
 * Press the reset button. Then reduce the friction to none. Place a mass on the spring.
 * Make sure to show the energy of the spring you placed the mass on.
 * Make observations.
 * Write down inferences and make conclusions. Remember this all relates back to KE, PE, and Total.


 * Once finished let your teacher know and your teacher will give you and your partner a ball and a worksheet.