Interactive Pendulum Lab
A virtual physics laboratory for studying the motion of a simple pendulum. This client-side tool lets you control variables like pendulum length, gravity, and friction (damping) to see how they affect the period and motion. A key feature is the real-time energy chart that visually demonstrates the principle of conservation of energy as it converts between kinetic and potential forms. It's a perfect tool for students learning about oscillations and simple harmonic motion.
Professional Physics Laboratory
Advanced pendulum simulation with multiple visualization modes and precise controls
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About This Tool
An interactive physics simulation of a simple pendulum. Adjust length, gravity, and friction to study simple harmonic motion and the conservation of energy.
Advanced Features
- • Multiple Solvers: Runge-Kutta, Euler, and Verlet integration methods
- • Driven Oscillations: Add external forcing with adjustable amplitude and frequency
- • Phase Space Analysis: Visualize the pendulum's state in phase space
- • Real-time Plotting: Track angle, velocity, and energy over time
- • Variable Parameters: Adjust length, gravity, damping, and mass dynamically
- • Professional Accuracy: High-precision numerical integration for research-quality results
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