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Newton's Laws Force Lab

Use force diagrams to explain acceleration with Newton’s laws.

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Net force10.0 N
Acceleration1.00 m/s²
Velocity0.00 m/s
Ready to run0.00 / 5.00 s
Blue arrow: applied forceAmber arrow: resistanceTravel is fitted to the viewport
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Free online Newton's laws simulator

Newton's Laws Force Lab: experiment guide

This browser-based 3d simulation helps you use force diagrams to explain acceleration with Newton’s laws. Designed for Grades 6–12, it turns an abstract idea into a model you can control, measure, reset, and test without signing up.

What you can investigate

Explore Net force, mass, acceleration, action-reaction by changing the available controls and comparing the model’s visual and numerical evidence. Try one variable at a time, then combine changes to test a stronger explanation.

Net forcemassaccelerationaction-reaction

How to use this simulation

  1. 1Read the mission and make a prediction before moving a control.
  2. 2Change one variable so its effect is easier to identify.
  3. 3Run the model and record a value, pattern, or visible change.
  4. 4Reset, test a different setup, and explain the result from evidence.

For students, teachers, and independent study

A typical investigation takes 6–10 min. Use it as a lesson demonstration, a guided inquiry activity, a homework experiment, or a quick review. The simulation runs in a modern web browser and does not require an account.

Level
Beginner
Time
6–10 min
Format
3D simulation

Common questions

What does the Newton's Laws Force Lab teach?

Use force diagrams to explain acceleration with Newton’s laws. The main ideas are Net force, mass, acceleration, action-reaction.

Is the Newton's Laws Force Lab free to use?

Yes. You can run the simulation online for free without creating an account.

How long does the activity take?

Most learners can complete one investigation in 6–10 min. You can repeat it to compare more variables or improve your explanation.