About this Simulation

This interactive simulation models a bungee jumper undergoing simple harmonic motion after the cord becomes taut. Learners can visualize how position, velocity, and acceleration vary over time, explore the relationship between phase and circular motion representations, and observe how energy transfers during oscillation cycles.

Learning objectives: Understand the characteristics of simple harmonic motion and how phase angle relates to position on a reference circle | Analyze displacement, velocity, and acceleration graphs for oscillating systems | Recognize the connection between circular motion and sinusoidal wave patterns in SHM