Force and Motion Premium Simulation

Configurations

Surface type ?

Different surfaces change friction.

Mass of object ?

Allowed range50 kg

Higher mass needs more force for the same acceleration.

Friction level ?

Surface resistance0.30 μ

Friction opposes motion and reduces net force.

Push direction ?

Direction decides whether the object moves left or right.

Trials0

Timer0.0 s

Show Toggles

Forces

Values

Masses

Speed

Stopwatch

Mass: 50 kg

Speed: 0.0 m/s

Time: 0.0 s

Applied Force

-5000500

Crate

Fridge

Loaded trolley

Gift box

Applied force0 N

Friction force0 N

Net force0 N

Acceleration0 m/s²

Speed0 m/s

Observation Table

Trial	Object	Mass (kg)	Surface	μ	Applied Force (N)	Friction (N)	Net Force (N)	Acceleration (m/s²)	Speed (m/s)	Distance (m)	Time (s)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Configure Object & Surface: Choose an object preset (Crate, Refrigerator, etc.) or type custom values for Mass and Friction Level.
Set Force & Direction: Enter your Applied Force (N) and pick Push to Right (positive) or Push to Left (negative). Ensure the sign matches the direction!
Run Simulation: Click the Play button (▶). The pusher will walk and apply the force.
Analyze Real-Time Readings: Watch the friction, net force, acceleration, and speed change dynamically.
Pause & Auto-Record: Click Pause (❚❚). Your trial is saved to the **Observation Table** instantly. Click Reset (↻) to start over.

Detailed Physics Concepts

Newton's Second Law (F_net = m · a)

An object accelerates only if there is a net force acting on it. The acceleration (a) depends directly on the net force (F_net) and inversely on the mass (m).

Applied vs. Friction Force

Static Friction: Opposes the startup of motion. The object will not move unless the applied force exceeds the maximum static resistance (f_s = μ · m · g).

Kinetic Friction: Opposes the velocity vector direction once the object is sliding, causing it to slow down when pushing stops.

Key Equations

Net Force: F_net = F_applied - f_friction

Acceleration: a = F_net / m

Friction Max: f_max = μ · Mass · 9.8

Force and Motion Simulator

Configurations

Show Toggles

Applied Force

Observation Table

Zero Applied Force

📖 Help Guide & Physics Formulas

Step-by-Step Instructions

Detailed Physics Concepts

Newton's Second Law (Fnet = m · a)

Applied vs. Friction Force

Key Equations

Newton's Second Law (F_net = m · a)