Physics 101 Virtual Laboratories
Experience Physics like never before
Our virtual laboratories provide students with immersive, hands-on science experiences without the limitations of physical lab spaces. Access cutting-edge experiments and simulations 24/7 from any device.
Each virtual lab is designed by experienced educators and scientists to align with curriculum standards while providing interactive learning opportunities that engage students in authentic scientific inquiry.
Available Virtual Labs
Explore our comprehensive collection of STEM laboratory simulations
Physics Laboratories
Graph Matching
Match position, velocity, and acceleration graphs to physical motion using motion detectors.
30-45 minutesBack and Forth Motion
Analyze oscillatory motion and create position vs. time graphs for periodic movement.
30-45 minutesCart on a Ramp
Investigate acceleration on inclined planes and analyze motion using photogates.
30-45 minutesDetermining g on an Incline
Calculate gravitational acceleration using inclined planes and motion sensors.
30-45 minutesPicket Fence Free Fall
Measure gravitational acceleration using free-falling objects with photogates.
30-45 minutesBall Toss
Analyze vertical projectile motion using motion detectors to track thrown objects.
30-45 minutesBungee Jump Accelerations
Study acceleration during bungee jumping simulations with force sensors.
30-45 minutesProjectile Motion (Photogates)
Analyze two-dimensional projectile motion using photogate timing measurements.
30-45 minutesProjectile Motion (Projectile Launcher)
Investigate projectile motion using virtual projectile launchers and trajectory analysis.
30-45 minutesNewton's Second Law
Explore the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration using carts and sensors.
30-45 minutesAtwood's Machine
Study acceleration and tension in pulley systems with varying masses.
30-45 minutesNewton's Third Law
Demonstrate action-reaction pairs using force sensors in collision experiments.
30-45 minutesStatic and Kinetic Friction
Measure and compare static and kinetic friction coefficients on various surfaces.
30-45 minutesAir Resistance
Investigate drag forces and terminal velocity of falling objects in air.
30-45 minutesPendulum Periods
Study simple pendulum motion and factors affecting oscillation period.
30-45 minutesSimple Harmonic Motion
Analyze spring-mass systems and oscillatory motion characteristics.
30-45 minutesEnergy of a Tossed Ball
Track kinetic and potential energy transformations in projectile motion.
30-45 minutesEnergy in Simple Harmonic Motion
Study energy conservation in oscillating spring-mass systems.
30-45 minutesMomentum, Energy, and Collisions
Analyze elastic and inelastic collisions using momentum and energy principles.
30-45 minutesImpulse and Momentum
Investigate impulse-momentum theorem using force sensors and motion detectors.
30-45 minutesCentripetal Accelerations on a Turntable
Study circular motion and centripetal force using rotating platforms.
30-45 minutesAccelerations in the Real World
Measure and analyze accelerations in everyday motion using accelerometers.
30-45 minutesOhm's Law
Investigate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in circuits.
30-45 minutesSeries and Parallel Circuits
Build and analyze series and parallel circuits with virtual components.
30-45 minutesCapacitors
Study capacitor charging and discharging in RC circuits.
30-45 minutesThe Magnetic Field in a Coil
Investigate magnetic fields generated by current-carrying coils.
30-45 minutesThe Magnetic Field in a Slinky
Study magnetic fields in solenoid configurations using virtual slinkies.
30-45 minutesElectrical Energy
Explore electrical power, energy transformation, and circuit efficiency.
30-45 minutesPolarization of Light
Investigate light polarization using virtual polarizing filters.
30-45 minutesPolarization of Light (Rotary Motion Sensor)
Study polarized light intensity with precise angular measurements.
30-45 minutesLight, Brightness, and Distance
Investigate inverse square law for light intensity with distance.
30-45 minutesNewton's Law of Cooling
Study temperature change rates and cooling curve analysis.
30-45 minutesThe Magnetic Field of a Permanent Magnet
Map and analyze magnetic field patterns around permanent magnets.
30-45 minutesSound Waves and Beats
Investigate sound wave interference and beat frequency phenomena.
30-45 minutesSpeed of Sound
Measure sound velocity using resonance and timing methods.
30-45 minutesTones, Vowels, and Telephones
Analyze sound spectra of voice and musical tones using FFT analysis.
30-45 minutesMathematics of Music
Explore mathematical relationships in musical scales, intervals, and harmonics.
30-45 minutes
Interactive Learning
Students engage with realistic lab equipment and procedures
Real-time Data
Collect and analyze data just like in a physical laboratory
Unlimited Flexibility
Change variables to replicate scenarios that are impossible in a physical lab