About this Simulation

This simulation models a mass suspended from a fixed point, oscillating vertically under gravity and restoring force. Learners can adjust initial conditions, observe real-time motion graphs, and investigate how amplitude, frequency, and damping affect oscillatory behaviour. The simulation uses numerical integration to solve equations of motion dynamically.

Learning objectives: Understand the defining characteristics of simple harmonic motion and energy relationships in oscillating systems | Predict and observe how initial velocity and displacement affect oscillation amplitude and period | Analyse the effects of damping on oscillatory motion and energy dissipation