About this Simulation

This interactive applet models the kinetic theory of gases by simulating particle motion in a container. Learners observe how individual molecules move, collide, and interact, connecting microscopic behaviour to macroscopic properties like pressure and temperature. Adjust particle count, speed, and container size to explore gas dynamics in real-time.

Learning objectives: Understand the relationship between particle motion and gas pressure | Investigate how temperature affects molecular speed and kinetic energy | Explore the behaviour of ideal gases through direct particle-level observation