About this Simulation

Newton's Mountain is an interactive physics simulation that models projectile motion under gravitational influence. Learners adjust initial velocity and launch angle to explore how objects behave near a massive body, from simple parabolic trajectories to circular orbits and escape conditions. The simulation visualizes the interplay between gravity and inertia in a dynamic environment.

Learning objectives: Understand how initial velocity and angle determine projectile trajectories | Discover the relationship between velocity and orbital motion | Explore the concept of escape velocity in gravitational fields