Physics · Forces and Motion

Forces and Motion: Basics

Explore how forces change the motion of objects. Choose a mode to begin.

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Forces and Motion: Basics

Version 0.5.1

Trace principal rays through a lens or mirror to find where an image forms, whether it is real or virtual, and how large it is.

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