About this Simulation

This interactive simulator models the behaviour of a mass oscillating on a vertical spring, allowing students to investigate simple harmonic motion and forced oscillations. Real-time graphs display displacement, velocity, and acceleration, helping learners visualise the relationships between these quantities and understand resonance phenomena.

Learning objectives: Understand the characteristics of simple harmonic motion in a vertical spring system | Analyse the phase relationships between displacement, velocity, and acceleration | Investigate how forcing frequency affects oscillation amplitude and resonance