MassSpring 1.0
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Paid Version
Publisher Description
The MassSpring app is a basic physics lab, in which a block is attached to an ideal spring. You can set the mass of the block, the spring constant of the spring, and the initial position of the block. The block is released from rest from that initial position, and then oscillates back and forth horizontally on a frictionless surface. This motion is an example of what we call simple harmonic motion. The spring is at its natural length when the block is at a position of x = 0, so nothing happens if you release it from there! On the web site that accompanies this simulation, there is a worksheet, in PDF form, you can use as you work with the app to understand the physics of simple harmonic motion. The worksheet has a collection of equations you can apply as you experiment with the app, and it has suggestions of various activities to do to help you understand how the block and spring system works. Using this app, you can explore various graphs to help you understand what is going on. First, there is a set of three bar graphs that show the block's kinetic energy (KE), the elastic potential energy (PE) that is stored in the spring, and the total energy (the sum of the kinetic and potential energies). There are also three other graphs you choose which of these three graphs to display by pressing the appropriate graph button. Graph 1 shows the block's position, velocity, and acceleration, all as a function of time. Graph 2 shows the kinetic energy, potential energy, and total energy, all as a function of time. Graph 3 shows the kinetic energy, potential energy, and total energy, all as a function of the position of the block. Understanding the different graphical representations can give you various insights into the basic physics of a simple harmonic motion system, as well as into how and why we use graphical representations in the first place. With no friction and no air resistance, this is an idealized system, and you might want to think about what would happen if we were able to add some friction. Idealized systems like this can be a good starting point, though, for getting an overview of how things work.
Requires iOS 3.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
About MassSpring
MassSpring is a paid app for iOS published in the Kids list of apps, part of Education.
The company that develops MassSpring is Andrew Duffy. The latest version released by its developer is 1.0.
To install MassSpring on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2009-09-30 and was downloaded 1 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the MassSpring as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install MassSpring on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the MassSpring is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After MassSpring is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
