PhET Interactive Simulations
simulation
Several hundred sandboxes covering mechanics, waves, circuits, heat and quantum. Every one is built around a slider you can drag until the concept gives in. The most reliable starting point for almost any physics topic.
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how this can help
You change the inputs and watch what happens. The fastest way to build intuition for something with several moving parts at once.
what it covers
Filed under Physics. Waves, circuits, forces and the very small — as things you can push on.
who put it here
Built by University of Colorado Boulder.
On the desk since 7 September 2026. what Staffroom has sent it.
near it on the shelf
- oPhysicsSimulation
- Falstad Circuit SimulatorSimulation
- Falstad Math and Physics AppletsSimulation
- The Physics Classroom InteractivesInteractive Essay
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