Interactive Physics – Physics Simulation Software for the Classroom


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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: Interactive Physics is the perfect match for STEM education

Interactive PhysicsTM, the award-winning educational software from Design Simulation Technologies, makes it easy to observe, discover, and explore
the physical world through exciting simulation. This easy-to-use program will support the most basic to complex topics in STEM education.

Click here to learn how NASA uses Interactive Physics to support STEM education in their teacher development program.

Watch what Interactive Physics is all about in this short video by The ScienceMan:

Create any experiment imaginable with an easy-to-use interface

Interactive Physics allows you to model, simulate, and explore a wide variety of physical phenomena,
and create nearly any experiment imaginable. If you can use a mouse, you can use Interactive Physics.

  • Create objects by drawing circles, blocks, and polygons
  • Measure velocity, acceleration, force, energy, etc., in metric or English units
  • Create ropes, springs, dampers, pulleys, slots, actuators, and motors
  • Simulate contact, collisions, and friction
  • Vary air resistance, gravity, or material properties
  • View results as numbers, graphs, and animated vectors
  • Hear and measure sound volumes, sound frequencies, and Doppler effects
  • Create visually appealing presentations by attaching graphics to objects

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Discovery Oriented – Interactivity is key

Interactive Physics is a powerful tool for discovery learning and helps students visualize and learn
abstract concepts. It develops inquiry skills and physics knowledge by allowing the user to vary nearly
any physical parameter (e.g., gravity, force, speed, spring constants) and to measure its effect
on nearly any measurable quantity (e.g., position, energy, decibel level).

Click here for an Interactive Physics brochure in English.


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