LearnHive

Free interactive lab

Energy Skate Park

Track a skater's kinetic, potential and thermal energy on custom tracks.

← All labs

Open simulation in a new tab ↗

Simulation by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder. LearnHive curates the catalog and supporting study material.

Quick start

  1. Pick a track shape and place the skater on it.
  2. Press play and let the skater move along the track.
  3. Watch the energy bar graph switch between kinetic and potential energy.

Discuss what you discovered in the community →

Explore more labs

New Report

Close