About this Simulation

This simulation models how water's temperature changes over time when supplied with constant thermal energy. Learners observe distinct phases—heating ice, melting, heating liquid water, boiling, and heating steam—and see how energy distributes between temperature change and phase transitions. Adjust mass, heat power, and initial temperature to explore the relationship between energy input and thermal behavior.

Learning objectives: Understand how temperature plateaus during phase transitions while energy continues to be absorbed | Calculate the effects of specific heat capacity and latent heat on heating curves | Predict temperature-time graphs for water undergoing complete phase changes with constant energy input