Mechanical Energy

One principle. Three moving worlds.

Learning mode

Choose your apparatus

Release the cart and follow energy through the valley.

Mass2 kg

Release height5 m

Resistance0 s⁻¹

Setup changes begin a new trial. Resistance models speed-dependent drag, not a friction coefficient.

KineticPotentialMechanicalThermal

The energy account includes the object and its field or spring.

Equations & live substitution

Simulation speed1×

Zoom1×

Drag empty space to pan. Tap an object for a short explanation and live focus readout.

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