Interactive Physics Simulations

Applied PhysicsExperiments

Explore the world of physics through real-time interactive simulations from refraction, total internal reflection, and Snell's Law to Ohm's Law, resistance in a wire, electron flow, Coulomb's Law, and Faraday's Law of induction.

Refraction through Glass Slab

Study how light bends when passing through different media

✓Real-time ray tracing with Snell's Law calculations
✓Adjustable incident angle and refractive index
✓Visual lateral displacement measurements
✓Interactive sliders for parameter control

Total Internal Reflection

Observe TIR phenomenon at the critical angle

✓Automatic critical angle calculation
✓Conditional ray behavior (refraction vs TIR)
✓Visual angle indicators and measurements
✓Adjustable medium refractive indices

Learn the Science Behind Light

All experiments include detailed explanations of Snell's Law, critical angles, and the physics principles governing light behavior

n₁ sin(θ₁) = n₂ sin(θ₂)

Snell's Law of Refraction

Interactive Controls

Adjust angles, refractive indices, and medium properties in real-time

Visual Feedback

See instant calculations and angle measurements as you experiment

Ready to Start Experimenting?

Dive into the interactive optics lab and discover the principles of light behavior through hands-on experimentation