Virtual Physics Labs - giving some resources and asking for some

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around resources for virtual physics labs, particularly in the context of transitioning to online education. Participants share various simulation tools and platforms that can be utilized for teaching physics concepts, while also seeking specific simulations related to solar cells and DC motor power generation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions using simulations from Colorado PhET, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, and ck-12 for online labs, indicating a 1:1 conversion of many labs to online formats.
  • The same participant expresses a need for specific simulations: a solar cell simulation for single cells with a voltage range of ~0-5v, and a low-power DC motor power generation simulation.
  • Another participant shares a link to applets from falstad.com, suggesting it as a resource for physics simulations.
  • A different participant provides a link to the "Encyclopedia of Physics Demonstrations," noting that the demos checked appear reasonable and are accessible through their library.
  • Another resource shared includes a link to a site by Walter Fendt, which offers additional simulations.
  • Further resources are listed, including links to vlab.co.in, whscience.org, explorelearning.com, learn.concord.org, biologysimulations.com, and compadre.org, indicating a variety of platforms for educational simulations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of various online resources for virtual labs, but there is no consensus on the availability of the specific simulations requested by the initial poster.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the need for specific types of simulations that may not be readily available, indicating potential limitations in current resources for certain physics experiments.

Who May Find This Useful

Educators and students in physics and related fields looking for virtual lab resources and simulations for online learning environments.

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Hi all!

Like everyone else, our university physics department is prepping for online labs. We are utilizing great simulations from several sites, check them out below if you haven't already. We are able to rewrite many of our labs 1:1 conversion to online!

Colorado PhETs...of course ...
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
ck-12

A couple that I am missing, but are surely out there somewhere:

1. Solar Cell simulation, looking for single cell, not systems ~0-5v

2. DC motor power generation, also low power.

We used to give the students a small dc motor with small fan blades and a single solar cell with a lamp; also a TEG and electrochemical cell. They observe and play with these then compare voltage output. This is why the range is relevant. I found great thermoelectric and electrochem sims.

Any one know of either of these?
 
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Just got a link ("Encyclopedia of Physics Demonstrations") https://phys.washington.edu/video-encyclopedia-physics-demonstrations

The few demos I checked seem reasonable, we have access through our library.
 

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