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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Hooke's Law ActivityUniversity of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Hooke's Law Activity
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University of Colorado
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9th - 10th
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Hooke's Law

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An interactive simulation that teaches about force and potential energy by changing variables to stretch and compress springs. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson plans, and additional materials.

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Concepts

force, potential energy, springs, vectors, hooke's law

Additional Tags

simulation, spring constant, phet: hooke's law, university of colorado boulder

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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