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Interactive Physics Lab
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How does position change at constant velocity?

  1. 1Change one input
  2. 2Run the trial
  3. 3Explain the graph

Two-dimensional physics experiment

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Choose an object to inspect it. Drag an object while paused, or press Run to begin the trial.

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Physics sandbox

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Load a prepared lab, or choose Ground only to begin building your own simulation.

Lab resources

Resources

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Tutorials

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Welcome to

BuildPhysics Simulation & Sandbox Physics Lab

Start exploring physics

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Other ways to explore

Power Core: Physics Trials

Choose a stage. Stages 1–14 are ready to play, and Stages 15–17 are now ready too; more stages are coming soon.

Select Stage 1 through Stage 17 to begin.

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Physics Lessons

Choose a complete interactive lesson. Each lesson lets students change setups, run trials, and use evidence to explain the physics. The lessons also present key concepts/equations and asks questions for the student to test themselves and address misconceptions.

Unit 1 Kinematics

Unit 2 Force and Translational Dynamics

Unit 3 Work, Energy, and Power

Advanced Tutorials

Measurement & Graphing and Forces & Torque are the recommended app-skill tutorials. You may choose any tutorial below.

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Sandbox diagnostics

Tests run in isolated numerical models and do not change the scene.