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AP PHYSICS C Β· CLASSICAL MECHANICSΒ·INTERACTIVE 3D LABORATORY

Calculus-Based Classical Mechanics & Dynamics.

A calculus-based college physics laboratory exploring kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, systems of particles, linear momentum, rotational dynamics, and oscillations. Select any of the 7 core units below to explore foundational subtopics and high-fidelity 3D numerical simulations.

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Units 1–7 (7 Mechanics Modules)Β·Cursor-Reactive Unit PreviewsΒ·Subtopic Simulation Directory
LIVE GRAVITATIONAL & ORBITAL PREVIEW

Cursor Central-Force Attractor

ATTRACTOR COM (X, Y)
(0.8m, 0.0m)
CURSOR KINEMATIC |v|
0.0 m/s Β· Ξ”E = 0

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01. AP Physics C: Mechanics Units (1–7)

Select a Mechanics Unit Module

Each unit card includes a cursor-responsive preliminary physics interaction and leads to its unit subtopics page.

7 Curriculum Units
Unit 15 Subtopics Β· 2 Live 3D

Unit 1: Kinematics

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
r(t), v(t)
Unit Lawv(t) = drdt,a(t) = dvdt, a(t) = dv/dt
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Unit 24 Subtopics

Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
mβˆ‘F = ma
Unit Lawβˆ‘ F = dpdt = ma
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Unit 34 Subtopics

Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
KUU(x) + K = E
Unit LawW = ∫ F, dr = Ξ”K, W = ∫ F Β· dr = Ξ”K,Fx = βˆ’dUdx
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Unit 44 Subtopics

Unit 4: Linear Momentum

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
p₁ + pβ‚‚ = constθ₁ + ΞΈβ‚‚ = 90Β° (Elastic)b = 0.0 px Β· Ξ± = 0Β°
Unit LawJ = ∫ F(t)dt = Ξ”p
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Unit 54 Subtopics

Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
Ο„ = r Γ— F
Unit Lawβˆ‘ Ο„ = IΞ±,Ο„ = r Γ— F, βˆ‘ Ο„ = IΞ±,Ο„ = r Γ— F
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Unit 64 Subtopics

Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
L = Iω = const
Unit Lawx = x0 + vx0t + 12axt2
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Unit 74 Subtopics

Unit 7: Oscillations

CURSOR INTERACTION PREVIEWMOVE CURSOR
F = -kx (SHM)
Unit Lawd2xdt2 + Ο‰02x = 0
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02. Academic Layer & Teacher Administration

Classroom Administration, Lab Reports & Saved Scenes

STUDENT ACADEMIC ENROLLMENT

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Enrolled as student Alex Chen in AP Physics C: E&M (Period 3). Instructor: Dr. Robert Vance. Manage your account choices, reset progress, or manage device logins.

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CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT

Lab 01: Coulomb Inverse-Square Verification

Record experimental separation trials, compute analytical vs. simulated percent error, attach live 3D scene snapshots, and submit for instructor grading.

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SNAPSHOT REPOSITORY

Saved 3D Experiments & JSON Snapshots

Save custom charge arrangements and circuit topologies, export portable JSON scene files, or restore auto-saved sessions across layers.

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