MechWorld

Interactive simulation of a system of springs and masses.

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Instructions

Pick an object type (initially none is selected). Unconstrained masses are green. Constrained masses are red. Click on an unconstrained mass to constrain it. Drag a constrained mass to move it around and to introduce energy into the system. Double click a constrained mass to unconstrain it.