Physics 103 Virtual Laboratories
Experience Science 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
Behavior of a Gas
Study gas laws including Boyle's, Charles's, and the Ideal Gas Law.
30-45 minutesHeat Engines
Explore thermodynamic cycles and efficiency of heat engine systems.
30-45 minutesStanding Waves on a String
Investigate harmonics, nodes, antinodes, and wave properties on strings.
30-45 minutesStanding Waves in a Column of Air
Study sound wave resonance in open and closed air columns.
30-45 minutesDoppler Effect
Observe frequency changes for moving sound and light sources.
30-45 minutesElectrostatics
Explore electric charge, conductors, insulators, and charging methods.
30-45 minutesCoulomb's Law
Measure electrostatic forces between charged objects at various distances.
30-45 minutesMapping Electric Potential
Visualize and measure equipotential lines around charged configurations.
30-45 minutesFactors Affecting Electrical Resistance
Investigate how material, length, area, and temperature affect resistance.
30-45 minutesSeries and Parallel Circuits
Analyze current, voltage, and resistance in different circuit configurations.
30-45 minutesFaraday's Law: Moving Magnet
Demonstrate electromagnetic induction using relative motion of magnets and coils.
30-45 minutesFaraday's Law: Alternating Current
Study induced EMF and currents in time-varying magnetic fields.
30-45 minutesCapacitors and Inductors
Explore energy storage in electric and magnetic fields.
30-45 minutesRLC Circuits
Investigate resonance, damping, and phase relationships in AC circuits.
30-45 minutesCurved Mirrors and Images
Study image formation using concave and convex mirrors.
30-45 minutesThin Lenses and Real Images
Investigate real image formation using converging lenses.
30-45 minutesThin Lenses and Virtual Images
Study virtual image formation with diverging and converging lenses.
30-45 minutesAperture and Depth of Field
Explore how aperture size affects focus and depth in optical systems.
30-45 minutesInterference
Study wave interference patterns from coherent light sources.
30-45 minutesDiffraction
Investigate wave bending around obstacles and through apertures.
30-45 minutesSpectrum of Atomic Hydrogen
Analyze emission lines to study electron transitions in hydrogen atoms.
30-45 minutesPlanck's Constant
Determine Planck's constant using photoelectric effect or LED methods.
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