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Which angle goes the farthest?
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Projectile motionTRY IT YOURSELF
0 mRange 40.77 mPeak 10.19 mt = 0.72 s
0.72 s
Range40.775 m
Peak height10.194 m
Flight time2.883 s
Horizontal speed14.142 m/s
Teal + amber · follow the changing valuesIdealized physics model

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Physics Simulations & Visual Calculators

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Motion

Position, velocity & acceleration

Connect a moving object to its position–time and velocity–time graphs.

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Forces & energy

Energy on a ramp

Watch gravitational potential energy turn into kinetic energy on a frictionless ramp.

Trade height for speedPlay & explore
Waves

Pendulum explorer

Change length and gravity to discover what controls a pendulum’s period.

Find your rhythmPlay & explore
Waves

Traveling wave explorer

Connect wavelength, frequency, wave speed, and particle motion on one traveling wave.

Catch a wavePlay & explore
Electricity

Series & parallel resistors

Compare equivalent resistance, branch currents, and voltage drops in two-resistor circuits.

Two paths, two storiesAdjust & discover
Optics

Refraction & total internal reflection

Change the incident angle and refractive indices to see a ray bend or reflect internally.

Bend a little lightAdjust & discover
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What can I explore in Physics Lab?

Twelve interactive experiments cover projectile motion, motion graphs, forces, energy, oscillations, waves, electrical circuits, buoyancy, refraction, and lenses. Change an input to see the diagram, measurements, and worked calculation respond.

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Is Physics Lab free?

Yes. Experiments, lessons, quizzes, worksheets, and diagram downloads are free without an account. All calculations happen in your browser.

Are the simulations physically realistic?

They use standard introductory physics models. Every experiment explains its assumptions, such as no air resistance, no friction, a small-angle approximation, or ideal circuit components. Use them to understand relationships rather than as engineering design tools.

Can I use this in a lesson?

Yes. Share a link containing your experiment settings, download an SVG diagram, or print a worksheet with an optional answer key. The practice studio also gives an explanation after every answer.

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Where should I begin?

Try changing the launch angle in the projectile experiment. Predict which angle sends the ball farthest, then test it. Follow the linked lesson when you want to understand why.

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