About this Simulation

This simulator models how kinetic energy, potential energy, and total mechanical energy change throughout a complete oscillation cycle. Learners can observe real-time energy transformations as an object undergoes simple harmonic motion, visualising the continuous exchange between kinetic and potential forms while total energy remains constant.

Learning objectives: Understand the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in oscillatory systems | Recognise that total mechanical energy is conserved during simple harmonic motion | Interpret and predict energy distribution at different phases of oscillation