About this Simulation

This interactive simulator models the motion of a mass attached to a vertical spring, allowing learners to observe real-time oscillations and analyze the relationship between displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Adjust spring properties and initial conditions to investigate how systems behave during simple harmonic motion.

Learning objectives: Understand the characteristics of simple harmonic motion and predict oscillatory behavior | Interpret displacement, velocity, and acceleration graphs for oscillating systems | Explore how mass and spring constant affect oscillation frequency and amplitude