30 Interactive Physics Games

Learn physics by doing — every game teaches a real concept

Projectile Motion
Mechanics

Projectile Motion

Launch balls at different angles. See parabolic trajectories in real time.

Newton'\''s Cradle
Mechanics

Newton'\''s Cradle

Play with momentum transfer. Drag the balls and watch energy swing.

Simple Pendulum
Mechanics

Simple Pendulum

Drag the bob and release. See how period changes with length.

Friction Ramp
Mechanics

Friction Ramp

Adjust ramp angle. Watch friction and normal force in action.

Spring-Mass System
Mechanics

Spring-Mass System

Oscillating spring with adjustable mass and spring constant.

Acceleration Race
Mechanics

Acceleration Race

Two cars race with different accelerations. Who wins?

Roller Coaster Physics
Energy

Roller Coaster Physics

Energy conversion on a track. PE vs KE in real time.

Lever Balance
Mechanics

Lever Balance

Balance the seesaw. Learn about torque and mechanical advantage.

Pulley System
Mechanics

Pulley System

Single and double pulleys. See mechanical advantage in action.

Momentum Crash Test
Mechanics

Momentum Crash Test

Two carts collide. See momentum conserved in elastic and inelastic crashes.

Spinning Chair
Mechanics

Spinning Chair

Conservation of angular momentum. Arms in, speed up!

Gravity Orbit Simulator
Mechanics

Gravity Orbit Simulator

Planet orbits the sun. Adjust mass and distance. Kepler'\''s laws.

Density Float Game
Mechanics

Density Float Game

Drop objects into fluids. Will it float or sink? Score predictions!

Pressure Deep Dive
Mechanics

Pressure Deep Dive

Dive into water. See pressure increase with depth.

Fluid Pressure
Mechanics

Fluid Pressure

Diving bell and dam. Pressure at different depths.

Archimedes'\'' Principle
Mechanics

Archimedes'\'' Principle

Buoyant force demo. Object in water — does it float?

Wave Interference
Waves

Wave Interference

Two wave sources creating interference patterns.

Doppler Effect
Waves

Doppler Effect

Hear pitch change as a siren zooms past. Sound as physics!

Light Refraction Prism
Waves

Light Refraction Prism

Ray of light through a prism. Rainbow spectrum effect.

Mirror Reflection
Waves

Mirror Reflection

Law of reflection: angle in = angle out. Adjustable mirror.

Electric Circuit Builder
Electricity

Electric Circuit Builder

Drag and drop components. Complete the circuit and see it glow.

Magnetic Field Lines
Electricity

Magnetic Field Lines

Draw field lines around a bar magnet. Compass follows direction.

Static Electricity
Electricity

Static Electricity

Rub balloon on wall. See electrons transfer. Lightning spark!

Ohm'\''s Law Triangle
Electricity

Ohm'\''s Law Triangle

Interactive Ohm'\''s law. Adjust V, I, or R.

Bernoulli'\''s Principle
Energy

Bernoulli'\''s Principle

Venturi tube simulation. Speed up, pressure down.

Heat Transfer Simulator
Energy

Heat Transfer Simulator

Conduction, convection, radiation. Temperature change over time.

Photoelectric Effect
Modern

Photoelectric Effect

Light shining on metal. Electrons emit if wavelength < threshold.

Time Dilation
Modern

Time Dilation

Two clocks. One moves at high speed. See time slow down.

Atomic Model Builder
Modern

Atomic Model Builder

Build atoms from protons, neutrons, electrons. Isotopes and ions.

Kepler'\''s Laws
Mechanics

Kepler'\''s Laws

Elliptical orbits. Equal area in equal time. Period vs distance.