Physics Virtual Labs
92 interactive experiments aligned with curriculum standards.
AP Physics 2
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AC Circuits
Explore alternating current, capacitors, and inductors
~30 min
Atomic Interactions
Explore the forces between atoms at the molecular scale
~20 min
Balloons and Static Electricity
Charge objects and observe electrostatic attraction
~15 min
Bending Light
Explore refraction, reflection, and Snell's Law
~20 min
Bernoulli's Principle & Fluid Flow
Discover why faster flow means lower pressure — from Venturi tubes to airplane wings
~25 min
Blackbody Spectrum
Explore thermal radiation and the quantum revolution
~20 minAP Physics C
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Ampère's Law
Magnetic field circulation around current-carrying conductors
~30 min
Angular Momentum (3D)
Conservation of angular momentum, precession, and gyroscopic effects
~30 min
Capacitors & RC Circuits
Watch exponential charging and discharging governed by the RC time constant
~30 min
Electric Potential & Voltage
Map equipotential surfaces and understand work done by electric fields
~25 min
Electromagnetic Induction
See how changing magnetic flux generates EMF — Faraday's and Lenz's Laws in action
~30 min
Gauss's Law
Electric flux through Gaussian surfaces and enclosed charge relationships
~30 minAP Physics 1
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Balancing Act
Discover torque and rotational equilibrium
~15 min
Buoyancy Basics
Introduction to floating, sinking, and buoyant force
~10 minBuoyancy
Explore Archimedes' Principle with different fluids
~20 min
Circular Motion & Centripetal Force
Why objects curve instead of fly off
~15 minDensity Lab
Measure mass and volume to determine density
~15 min
Doppler Effect
Observe frequency shifts as source and observer move relative to each other
~20 minNGSS High School
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Elementary (K-5)
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Energy Conversion
How energy changes forms — kinetic, potential, thermal, light
~10 min
Force & Motion
Push, pull, and how forces change movement
~10 min
Light & Optics
How light travels, reflects, and bends
~10 min
Magnetism & Magnetic Fields
Attract, repel, and explore invisible magnetic forces
~10 min
Simple Machines
Levers, pulleys, and inclined planes — making work easier
~12 min
Solar Energy
Learn how sunlight becomes heat and electricity
~10 minNGSS Middle School
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Electric Circuits
Build series and parallel circuits with resistors, bulbs, and switches
~15 min
Energy Conservation & Transformation
Mechanical energy, heat, and the first law of thermodynamics
~14 min
Force & Motion Graphs
Position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs
~15 min
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
Inertia, F=ma, and action-reaction pairs
~14 min
Wave Interactions
Two-source interference, phase, amplitude, and source geometry
~15 minFrequently asked questions
Are these AP Physics labs free?
Three labs are free, no sign-up. Pro and Max plans unlock all 92 physics labs across NGSS, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, and elementary K-5.
Which AP Physics topics are covered?
Mechanics (kinematics, forces, energy, momentum), waves and optics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics. Each lab maps to AP learning objectives for AP Physics 1, 2, and C.
Do the labs work for NGSS classroom use?
Yes. Each physics lab is tagged with the NGSS performance expectations it supports (HS-PS, MS-PS, K-5 PS), so teachers can plug labs into existing units without re-mapping.
Can students use these labs on Chromebooks?
Yes. Every lab runs in modern browsers — Chromebooks, iPads, Windows, Mac, Linux. The 3D scenes use WebGL and run smoothly on hardware from the last five years.