The home of the Virtual Physics Laboratory which offers ideal resources for when laboratory time or expertise is limited. All these resources can be used by the teacher or by students with or without supervision. I started researching and creating these resources many years ago. I usually create the experiment in reality before creating the final version.
I have taught at Universities, FE/HE colleges, and at secondary schools and have ran Virtual Science for over 30 years.
The home of the Virtual Physics Laboratory which offers ideal resources for when laboratory time or expertise is limited. All these resources can be used by the teacher or by students with or without supervision. I started researching and creating these resources many years ago. I usually create the experiment in reality before creating the final version.
I have taught at Universities, FE/HE colleges, and at secondary schools and have ran Virtual Science for over 30 years.
Youngs Modulus Virtual Experiment β Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & physics theory
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons\
Experiment Overview: Determination of Youngs Modulus
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students allows the determination of Youngβs modulus for a thin wire. Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills, making it safer than traditional labs.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls.
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments.
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
I use this to quickly demonstrate concepts without the hassle of setting up a full lab. The graphics are fantastic, and I love being able to move around and observe from different angles
β Andrew McPhee, Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellentβ¦This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop
β Physics Scholar Coordinator
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Inverse Square Law β Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & physics theory
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready
β deal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons
Experiment Overview: Inverse Square Law for Gamma Radiation
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows allows the student to confirm the inverse square law for radiation. In this experiment you measure the background radiation and the count rates of gamma particles hitting a detector at a range of distances. Plotting the results verifies the inverse square law. Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills, making it safer than traditional labs.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls.
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments.
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari)
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software really useful when I need to demonstrate something quickly without time to set up a formal experiment. The graphics are great, and I love being able to move around and observe from different angles.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School:
I thought that the controls were pretty easy to get used to and the detail in the apparatus was excellent being able to zoom in and see the set up of the multi-meter and read scales, being careful of parallax. This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom. Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Magnetic Flux Linkage β Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required;
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β deal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to establish the relationship between the induced voltage in a coil when at various angles to another coil. It uses audio signals from a signal generator to vary the input voltage.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills, making it safer than traditional labs.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.β
βAndrew McPhee Wellington School
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
This is a student or teacher controlled, realistic 3d simulation of an experiment that allows the measurement of Planckβs constant using coloured LEDs.
The user controls the voltage reaching the LED and can choose from a selection of different coloured LEDs. Two multimeters monitor the current and the voltage. The user is free to move anywhere within the laboratory in order to interact with the apparatus.
You can try one of the simulations from our website. Instructions are viewable within the simulation.
The simulation is perfect for demonstrating this experiment in front of the class but can also be used by students in a variety of ways:
β’ Directly to prepare for a laboratory experiment by familiarising them with the equipment to be used and the methodology of the experiment.
β’ As revision for an experiment that has previously been performed in the laboratory.
β’ For home-learning where there is no access to a laboratory.
β’ To make up for an experiment missed due to sickness.
β’ As a personal experience of an experiment normally only performed by the teacher in front of the class.
Downloads are: a PowerPoint giving full instructions including a video , background on the Physics and the simulation application in a zip file. If you canβt use the Windows executable for any reason, there is also an online link for browsers that supports WebGL such as Microsoft Edge or FireFox on Windows and Safari on the Mac.
The Virtual Physics Laboratory of which this simulation is a part, has the Association for Science Educationβs Green Tick of Approval. More information can be found on our website.
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.β
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
I thought that the controls were pretty easy to get used to and the detail in the apparatus was excellent being able to zoom in and see the set up of the multi-meter and read scales, being careful of parallax. This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop."
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
This is a student or teacher controlled 3d experiment that allows you to find the charge on an electron by examining the motion of charged polymer balls in an electric field.
The user controls the electric field: polarity and strength, the introduction of the polymer balls to the examination chamber, and can measure the separation of the electrostatic plates using a micrometer screw gauge. The user is free to move anywhere within the laboratory in order to interact with the apparatus.
You can try one of the simulations from our website. Instructions are viewable within the simulation.
The package is perfect for demonstrating this experiment in front of the class but can also be used by students in a variety of ways:
β’ Directly to prepare for a laboratory experiment by familiarising them with the equipment to be used and the methodology of the experiment.
β’ As revision for an experiment that has previously been performed in the laboratory.
β’ For home-learning where there is no access to a laboratory.
β’ To make up for an experiment missed due to sickness.
β’ As a personal experience of an experiment normally only performed by the teacher in front of the class.
Downloads comprise a Powerpoint giving full instructions including a video, background on the Physics and a zip file containing the simulation application for Windows. If you do not want to use the executable, there is also an online link for browsers that supports WebGL such as Microsoft Edge or FireFox on Windows and Safari on the Mac.
The Virtual Physics Laboratory of which this simulation is a part, has the Association for Science Educationβs Green Tick of Approval. More information can be found on our website.
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
I thought that the controls were pretty easy to get used to and the detail in the apparatus was excellent being able to zoom in and see the set up of the multi-meter and read scales, being careful of parallax. This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
This is a student or teacher controlled experiment that shows that the structure of an atom is consistent with having a small, postitively charged nucleus.
The user controls the rotation of the particle detector whilst monitoring the number of particles it is detecting. The user is free to move anywhere within the laboratory in order to interact with the apparatus.
You can try one of the simulations from our website. Instructions are viewable within the simulation.
The simulation is perfect for demonstrating this experiment in front of the class but can also be used by students in a variety of ways:
β’ Directly to prepare for a laboratory experiment by familiarising them with the equipment to be used and the methodology of the experiment.
β’ As revision for an experiment that has previously been performed in the laboratory.
β’ For home-learning where there is no access to a laboratory.
β’ To make up for an experiment missed due to sickness.
β’ As a personal experience of an experiment normally only performed by the teacher in front of the class.
Downloads include: a PowerPoint giving full instructions including a video, background on the Physics and the simulation application for Windows in a zip file. If you canβt use the executable for any reason, there is also an online link for browsers that supports WebGL such as Microsoft Edge or FireFox on Windows and Safari on the Mac.
The Virtual Physics Laboratory of which this simulation is a part, has the Association for Science Educationβs Green Tick of Approval. More information can be found on our website.
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
I thought that the controls were pretty easy to get used to and the detail in the apparatus was excellent being able to zoom in and see the set up of the multi-meter and read scales, being careful of parallax. This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
βPhysics Scholar Coordinator.
βLicence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Magnetic Flux of a Wire β Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required;
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β deal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview: Magnetic Flux of a Wire
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students or teachers to determine the field strength of a magnetic field by observing the force it exerts on a current carrying wire. Electronic kitchen scales are used to indicate the force on the wire whilst a power supply can be controlled to vary the current.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills, making it safer than traditional labs.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software really useful when I need to demonstrate something quickly without time to set up a formal experiment. The graphics are great, and I love being able to move around and observe from different angles.
β Andrew McPhee, Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellent β¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
β Physics Scholar Coordinator
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
The bundle consists of all 9 of the GCSE 3D practicals/investigations which include:
β Acceleration using an airtrack;
β Hookes Law;
β Infrared Radiation;
βIV Characteristics of an LED diode;
β IV Characteristics of a Filament Lightbulb;
β Refraction and Reflection of Light .
βResistance in series and parallel;
βSpecific Heat of Brass;
β Speed of Waves Through Water;
These resources will save you time and can be used very flexibly in the class:
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to measure the speed of waves in water. It uses an electromechanical plunger connected to a signal generator to create waves of a known frequency in the water illuminated by a strobe light.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellent β¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence*
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Acceleration β Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to investigate acceleration due to gravity using an Airtrack. The airtrack is made to slope downwards and a glider is timed as it travels along the track,
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
"Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.β
βAndrew McPhee Wellington School
βDetail in the apparatus was excellentβ¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.β
βPhysics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to plot the IV characteristics of a diode by allowing the voltage to be set and the current to be measured.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellent being able to zoom in and see the set up of the multi-meter and read scales, being careful of parallax. This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows the determination of the wavelength of the laser light using a diffraction grating . Then the number of lines of a different grating can be deduced with some careful measurements.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.β
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellentβ¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop."
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to confirm Boyleβs Law: pressure times volume is a constant for a gas at constant temperature. A syringe with its plunger allows for the pressure to be changed under control of the user and for the volume to be measured.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & method;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.β
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellent being able to zoom in and see the set up of the multi-meter and read scales, being careful of parallax. This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop."
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to measure the internal resistance of a dry cell using a rheostat.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.β
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellentβ¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop."
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
Single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). W Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required;
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β deal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview: Determination of Youngs Modulus
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to make comparisons of the heat radiated from different surfaces using a Leslie cube and a digital thermometer.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellent β¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows the demonstration of different mediums bending light by different amounts and allows the confirmation of Snellβs law of refraction.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellentβ¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in most browsers (Windows & Mac) β No installation;
β Authentic, data-driven β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β Ideal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows the investigation of the combined resistance of resistors in series and parallel. The controls picking any resistor and placing it on any free slot on the breadboard.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills;
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
*Detail in the apparatus was excellentββ¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop. *
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
Single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). W Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Specific Heat of Brass. β Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup.
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & physics theory
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready
β deal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons
Experiment Overview: Determination of Specific Heat of Brass
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows a brass weight to be placed in boiling water. After about four or five minutes it will be heated evenly to the temperature of the water. It can then be moved to the water in the calorimeter. It will then heat the water and the calorimeter and you can monitor the change in temperature. The user is free to move anywhere within the laboratory in order to interact with the apparatus.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills, making it safer than traditional labs.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls.
β Helps students with mobility impairments participate in experiments.
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari)
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
*Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for."
βAndrew McPhee Wellington School
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Whilst efforts will be made to maintain third party links to sit
Safe, Accessible, Realistic, Interactive & No Setup
β Runs in any modern browser (Windows & Mac) β No installation required;
β Authentic, data-driven experiments β Built from real experimental data & theory;
β Instant, hands-on learning β No setup, no breakages, always ready;
β deal for classroom demonstrations β Works with Smartboards & Bluetooth controllers;
β Perfect for student learning β At home, in revision, or for missed lessons;
β As in a real lab, results depend on the care taken.
Experiment Overview: Determination of Youngs Modulus
This highly realistic virtual experiment allows students to verify Hookeβs Law which states that the amount a substance stretches when a force is applied to it is proportional to the force.
Perfect for:
β Pre-lab preparation β Familiarize with equipment & methodology;
β Post-lab revision β Reinforce concepts with interactive review;
β Home learning & missed experiments β No access to a lab? No problem!
β Teacher-led demonstrations β When physical setups are impractical.
Safety
β No risk of breakages, burns, or spills, making it safer than traditional labs.
β Ideal for younger students or those with safety concerns in hands-on experiments.
Special Needs Accessibility
β Can be used with adaptive technology such as switch controls;
β Helps students with mobility impairments;
β Reduces sensory overload compared to a noisy, busy lab environment.
What You Get:
β PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions, video & background physics;
β Realistic virtual experiment created from real experimental data;
β Standalone Windows application or WebGL browser version (Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Accredited Quality, Expertly Designed
β Endorsed by the Association for Science Education (ASE) with their Green Tick of Approval.
β Created by the author of High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals (CRC Press), available on Amazon.
What Teachers Say:
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Detail in the apparatus was excellent β¦ This type of software is most useful in experiments which canβt be done in the lab like the gravity on the moon or where the equipment is too expensive or difficult to use like the Millikan Oil drop.
Physics Scholar Coordinator.
Licence
Single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). W Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.
Give your students unfettered access to a multitude of Physics practicals with no laboratory required. No breakages, no setup time, always ready to go.
This is a student or teacher controlled, realistic 3d experiment that allows the magnetic field strength of a current carrying coil to be measured. The coil can have different numbers of turns, different amounts of current can be applied, and the field can be measured at the centre and along the radial axis.
The user controls the voltage and maximum current, the number of coils of wire and the position of the magnetometer. The user is free to move anywhere within the laboratory in order to read and interact with the apparatus.
This practical is free and you can try other practicals from our website.
The package is perfect for demonstrating this experiment in front of the class but can also be used by students in a variety of ways:
β’ Directly to prepare for a laboratory experiment by familiarising them with the equipment to be used and the methodology of the experiment.
β’ As revision for an experiment that has previously been performed in the laboratory.
β’ For home-learning where there is no access to a laboratory.
β’ To make up for an experiment missed due to sickness.
β’ As a personal experience of an experiment normally only performed by the teacher in front of the class.
Download contains a PowerPoint giving full instructions including a video, background on the Physics and instructions on running the experiment. If you canβt use the Windows executable for any reason, there is also an online link for browsers that supports WebGL such as Microsoft Edge or FireFox on Windows and Safari on the Mac.
The Virtual Physics Laboratory of which this simulation is a part, has the Association for Science Educationβs Green Tick of Approval. More information can be found on our website.
Iβve found your software very useful when a concept comes up with pupils and I have to demonstrate something really quickly without having the time to set up a formal experiment for them. The graphics are great and I really like the ability to move around the classroom and observe the experiment from different aspects. I am far more likely to go to one of your interactive experiments if itβs demonstrating something that we donβt have equipment for.
Andrew McPhee Wellington School
Licence
This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium 51ΊΪΑΟ Act (DMCA). Purchasing and downloading this product is your consent to these conditions.