3DAge 8+10 min
A door on hinges and a door closer
Three doors get the same push. With no closer the door stays open, with a spring only it rushes back and bangs, and with a spring and a damper it closes smoothly.
Interactive experiments for kids, students and teachers. Run each one right on the page, then open a copy in the Tymora editor and change mass, friction, elasticity or gravity. Every experiment comes with discussion questions and a version to try at home.
Three doors get the same push. With no closer the door stays open, with a spring only it rushes back and bangs, and with a spring and a damper it closes smoothly.
Two identical cars drive over two bumps. The green one has springs only, the red one springs and shock absorbers: the red body settles quickly.