Physion is a free physics simulation software which allows you to design and simulate realistic physics experiments in a virtual physical world. You can think of it as a CAD application combined with a 2D physics engine where the objects you design can be instantly simulated.
Using Physion you can create interactive physics simulations using simple drawing tools such as rectangles, circles, polygons, regular polygons, text, polylines, spirals, gears, ropes and springs. The application also supports linking objects together using joint constraints (e.g. axles, rods, pulleys, springs). This way you can create various scenes/scenarios which can range from simple educational experiments to complex structures and mechanisms.
Physion also supports scripting with JavaScript. The user can write custom scripts in order to enhance their creations with custom behaviors and functionality.
The app is still in early stages of development (beta) but anyone who might be interested can give it a try at physion.net.
Weblink: https://physion.net/
How do you use it?
Create physics simulation for fun or educational purposes.
Why do you like it?
Because you can create different types of physics simulations which might be simply for fun or for educational purposes.
Target Audience
- Student Ages 5-18
- Educators Teaching Ages 5-18
- Parents with Children Ages 5-18
Resource Submitter: Dimitris Xanthopoulos