HTML5 - PhET Interactive Simulations
This resource provides interactive HTML5 simulations for physics, specifically focusing on oscillations and simple harmonic motion. Learners can explore pendulum motion and factors affecting its period through hands-on digital experimentation.
Overview
Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
physics · oscillations-simple-harmonic-motion
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Directory
Introduction
PhET Interactive Simulations Library
- Content Overview: The page lists 121 interactive educational simulations covering various STEM subjects.
- Core Subject Areas:
- Physics: Mechanics (Gravity, Motion, Forces), Electricity & Magnetism (Circuits, Fields), Waves, Light, Sound, and Quantum Phenomena.
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Molecules, States of Matter, Chemical Reactions, pH, and Solutions.
- Mathematics: Arithmetic, Fractions, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics.
- Biology: Genetics, Neurons, and Natural Selection.
- Simulation Types: The collection includes both "Basics" versions (simplified) and advanced "Virtual Lab" or "Data Lab" versions for many topics.
- Format: These tools are designed as interactive, browser-based HTML5 simulations for educational use.
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