Oscillations & Waves

5 interactive Physics simulations on oscillations & waves.

Physics · Oscillations & Waves Spring pendulum – simple harmonic motion A mass m attached to a spring of stiffness k is pulled out to amplitude A and released. Watch the mass oscillate and the displacement... Ages 16–17
Physics · Oscillations & Waves Forced oscillations and resonance – driven spring–mass system A horizontal spring–mass system is driven by a vibrator that applies a periodic force F = F₀cos(2πft). Students see the transient stage... Ages 16–17
Physics · Oscillations & Waves Radio wave modulation – AM and FM An audio-frequency signal cannot travel far on its own, so it must be carried by a high-frequency carrier wave. Adjust the signal... Ages 16–17
Physics · Oscillations & Waves Standing waves on a string A string of length l has either both ends fixed or one end free. Change the vibrator frequency and wave speed to find the frequencies... Ages 16–17
Physics · Oscillations & Waves Transverse and longitudinal waves – how the particles move A row of particles in a medium is set oscillating by a source at the left end; switch between a transverse wave (particles oscillate... Ages 16–17