An interactive simulation that teaches about springs, Hooke's Law, and conservation of energy observing changes in kinetic, potential, and thermal energy by adjusting the stiffness and damping of springs holding various masses. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson plans, and additional materials.

Concepts

measurement, springs, hooke's law

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Additional Tags

conservation of energy, simulation, phet: masses & springs, university of colorado boulder

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)