About this Simulation

This simulation models the behavior of a mass attached to a spring in a gravitational field. Learners can adjust mass, spring properties, and initial conditions to observe how these variables affect oscillatory motion. Real-time visualization and graphing tools help develop understanding of equilibrium, energy transfer, and periodic motion.

Learning objectives: Understand how mass and spring constant influence oscillation frequency and amplitude | Investigate the relationship between gravitational force and spring equilibrium position | Analyze energy transformations between kinetic, elastic potential, and gravitational potential energy