Physics 101 Virtual Laboratories
Experience Physics like never before
Our virtual laboratories provide students with immersive, hands-on science experiences without the limitations of physical lab spaces. Access cutting-edge experiments and simulations 24/7 from any device.
Each virtual lab is designed by experienced educators and scientists to align with curriculum standards while providing interactive learning opportunities that engage students in authentic scientific inquiry.
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Physics Laboratories
Graphical Analysis of Physical Variables
Match position, velocity, and acceleration graphs to physical motion using motion detectors.
30-45 minutesOscillatory Motion Investigation
Analyze oscillatory motion and create position vs. time graphs for periodic movement.
30-45 minutesDynamics of a Cart on an Inclined Plane
Investigate acceleration on inclined planes and analyze motion using photogates.
30-45 minutesMeasuring Gravitational Acceleration on an Incline
Calculate gravitational acceleration using inclined planes and motion sensors.
30-45 minutesFree Fall Motion Using a Picket Fence
Measure gravitational acceleration using free-falling objects with photogates.
30-45 minutesVertical Motion of a Tossed Ball
Analyze vertical projectile motion using motion detectors to track thrown objects.
30-45 minutesAcceleration in Simulated Bungee Motion
Study acceleration during bungee jumping simulations with force sensors.
30-45 minutesProjectile Motion Timing with Photogates
Analyze two-dimensional projectile motion using photogate timing measurements.
30-45 minutesTrajectory Analysis with a Projectile Launcher
Investigate projectile motion using virtual projectile launchers and trajectory analysis.
30-45 minutesExperimental Study of Newton’s Second Law
Explore the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration using carts and sensors.
30-45 minutesDynamics of an Atwood Machine System
Study acceleration and tension in pulley systems with varying masses.
30-45 minutesVerification of Newton’s Third Law
Demonstrate action-reaction pairs using force sensors in collision experiments.
30-45 minutesComparative Study of Static and Kinetic Friction
Measure and compare static and kinetic friction coefficients on various surfaces.
30-45 minutesEffects of Air Resistance on Falling Objects
Investigate drag forces and terminal velocity of falling objects in air.
30-45 minutesPeriod Analysis of a Simple Pendulum
Study simple pendulum motion and factors affecting oscillation period.
30-45 minutesInvestigation of Simple Harmonic Motion
Analyze spring-mass systems and oscillatory motion characteristics.
30-45 minutesEnergy Transformations in a Tossed Ball
Track kinetic and potential energy transformations in projectile motion.
30-45 minutesEnergy Conservation in Harmonic Motion
Study energy conservation in oscillating spring-mass systems.
30-45 minutesCollision Analysis: Momentum and Energy
Analyze elastic and inelastic collisions using momentum and energy principles.
30-45 minutesImpulse–Momentum Relationship Study
Investigate impulse-momentum theorem using force sensors and motion detectors.
30-45 minutesCentripetal Acceleration in Rotational Motion
Study circular motion and centripetal force using rotating platforms.
30-45 minutesReal‑World Acceleration Measurements
Measure and analyze accelerations in everyday motion using accelerometers.
30-45 minutesVerification of Ohm’s Law
Investigate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in circuits.
30-45 minutesAnalysis of Series and Parallel Circuits
Build and analyze series and parallel circuits with virtual components.
30-45 minutesCharging and Discharging of Capacitors
Study capacitor charging and discharging in RC circuits.
30-45 minutesMagnetic Field Produced by a Current Coil
Investigate magnetic fields generated by current-carrying coils.
30-45 minutesMagnetic Field of a Solenoid Model
Study magnetic fields in solenoid configurations using virtual slinkies.
30-45 minutesElectrical Power and Energy Conversion
Explore electrical power, energy transformation, and circuit efficiency.
30-45 minutesInvestigation of Light Polarization
Investigate light polarization using virtual polarizing filters.
30-45 minutesAngular Analysis of Polarized Light
Study polarized light intensity with precise angular measurements.
30-45 minutesLight Intensity and Distance Relationship
Investigate inverse square law for light intensity with distance.
30-45 minutesExperimental Study of Newton’s Law of Cooling
Study temperature change rates and cooling curve analysis.
30-45 minutesMagnetic Field Mapping of a Permanent Magnet
Map and analyze magnetic field patterns around permanent magnets.
30-45 minutesInterference of Sound Waves and Beat Patterns
Investigate sound wave interference and beat frequency phenomena.
30-45 minutesExperimental Determination of the Speed of Sound
Measure sound velocity using resonance and timing methods.
30-45 minutesSpectral Analysis of Tones and Vowels
Analyze sound spectra of voice and musical tones using FFT analysis.
30-45 minutesMathematical Principles of Musical Harmony
Explore mathematical relationships in musical scales, intervals, and harmonics.
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Interactive Learning
Students engage with realistic lab equipment and procedures
Real-time Data
Collect and analyze data just like in a physical laboratory
Unlimited Flexibility
Change variables to replicate scenarios that are impossible in a physical lab