Online physics simulations allow students to investigate physics concepts. Typically these simulations allow the student to manipulate variables in various equations and observe the outcome.

A great source of online physics simulations:

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics

These simulations allow the subject matter to become real for the students. They can manipulate variables and watch the simulated outcomes. These simulations help physics concepts to become real and meaningful for the student. Manipulating the simulation allows for a deeper understanding of concepts.

I think these simulations could be used in the course that I’m teaching to help reinforce important concepts without using math.

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