2DAge 8+15 min
Pendulum: what sets the period
Two pendulums of different length swing side by side: the short one makes more swings. An oscillation and period experiment for kids 8+.
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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.
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Motion & forces
Collisions & energy
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2DAge 9+15 min
Earthquake: a tall tower and base isolation
A crank mechanism shakes the platform. A narrow tower falls, a wide house stands, and the same tower on soft springs and dampers survives the shaking.