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Oscillations

Interactive visualizations for AP Physics 1

11 visualizationsFree & interactive
Doppler Effect 2D visualization thumbnail
AP PHYSICS 1

Doppler Effect 2D

Simulate sound wave propagation from a moving source. Calculate perceived frequencies for front and rear observers, and explore the Mach Cone (sonic boom) during supersonic flight.

Wave Interference & Superposition visualization thumbnail
AP PHYSICS 1

Wave Interference & Superposition

Interactive 3D ripple tank for studying mechanical wave interference. Manipulate wavelength, frequency, and source distance to observe nodal lines and superposition.

Pendulum Oscillation visualization thumbnail
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Pendulum Oscillation

Visualize the simple pendulum and its harmonic motion. Investigate how length, gravity, and mass affect the period and frequency, complete with real-time energy bar charts.

Simple Harmonic Motion visualization thumbnail
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Simple Harmonic Motion

Explore mass-spring oscillations and energy transformations. Adjust mass, spring constant, and damping to observe how frequency, amplitude, and energy interchange between kinetic and potential forms.

Damped Harmonic Oscillation visualization thumbnail
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Damped Harmonic Oscillation

Interactive 3D damped spring-mass simulator. Explore underdamped, critically damped, and overdamped regimes with live analytical charting and decay envelopes.

Simple Harmonic Motion Explorer visualization thumbnail
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Simple Harmonic Motion Explorer

Animate a spring-mass system in SHM with real-time x(t), v(t), a(t) graphs. Adjust amplitude, mass, and spring constant to see how period, frequency, and energy change.

Standing Waves Generator visualization thumbnail
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Standing Waves Generator

Visualize standing wave harmonics on a fixed string. Adjust harmonic number, amplitude, and wave speed to see nodes, antinodes, wavelength, and frequency in real time.

Spring-Mass Energy Bar Chart visualization thumbnail
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Spring-Mass Energy Bar Chart

Animated spring-mass SHM with real-time KE/PE/Total energy bar chart. PE = ½kx², KE = ½mv². Optional damping shows energy loss.

Coupled Pendulums & Energy Transfer visualization thumbnail
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Coupled Pendulums & Energy Transfer

Two pendulums coupled by a spring exchange energy via beat oscillation. Adjust coupling strength to see faster/slower energy transfer between normal modes.

Torsional Pendulum visualization thumbnail
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Torsional Pendulum

Rotating disk with τ = −κθ restoring torque. Angular SHM: T = 2π√(I/κ). Real-time θ(t) graph with adjustable torsion constant, moment of inertia, and damping.

Resonance & Forced Oscillation visualization thumbnail
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Resonance & Forced Oscillation

Amplitude vs driving frequency resonance curve. Maximum amplitude at ω_drive ≈ ω₀. Adjustable damping, spring constant, mass, and driving force.