About this Simulation

This simulation models the oscillatory motion of a bungee jumper, demonstrating simple harmonic motion in a real-world context. Learners can adjust initial conditions and observe how amplitude, period, and frequency change. Interactive controls reveal the mathematical relationships governing oscillations and energy transfer.

Learning objectives: Understand the characteristics of simple harmonic motion and how they apply to bungee jumping | Investigate the relationship between amplitude, period, frequency, and other system parameters | Analyze and predict oscillatory behavior using real-time visual and numerical data



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Bungee SHM
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author image author image author image author image Leong Tze Kwang; Lawrence Wee Loo Kang; Francisco Esquembre; Felix Garcia Clemente