Energy Graphs- Object Sliding Down a Ramp Simulation:

This interactive simulation demonstrates the energy transformations of an object sliding down a ramp.

You can observe how potential energy converts to kinetic energy and (with friction) thermal energy.

Energy Types:

Mechanical Energy (Purple):

• The sum of potential and kinetic energy.

Potential Energy (Red):

• Energy due to height/position.

Kinetic Energy (Green):

• Energy due to motion.

Thermal Energy (Black):

• Energy converted to heat through friction.

How to Use:

Use the control panel to adjust the friction coefficient and observe how it affects the energy transformation.

Play, pause, or step through the simulation to analyze the energy graphs.

Physics Concepts:

This simulation demonstrates conservation of energy, friction, inclined plane mechanics.

And the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration.