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Interactive Physics

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Learn how circuits work — explore Ohm's Law, series & parallel circuits, and build your own. Powered by a real backend simulation engine.

Lesson 01 — Basics

What is a Circuit?

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow. It needs a power source, a conductive path, and a load to do useful work.

9V
🔋Power SourceProvides EMF (e.g. battery)
〰️ConductorCarries current (wire)
💡LoadConverts energy (bulb, etc.)
🔄Closed LoopCurrent must have a complete path

Lesson 02 — Ohm's Law

Ohm's Law

The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance — the foundation of all circuit analysis.

V = I × R
I = V / RR = V / I
9 V
100 Ω
0.09
Current (A)
90
Current (mA)
0.81
Power (W)

Lesson 03 — Series

Series Circuits

In a series circuit, components are connected end-to-end in a single path. The same current flows through every component.

R1 R2 R3
Same ICurrent is identical through every component
V addsV₁ + V₂ + V₃ = Vsupply
R addsRtotal = R₁ + R₂ + R₃

Lesson 04 — Parallel

Parallel Circuits

In a parallel circuit, components share the same two nodes. Each branch has the same voltage but can carry different currents.

R1 R2 R3
Same VVoltage is identical across every branch
I addsItotal = I₁ + I₂ + I₃
1/R1/Rtotal = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + 1/R₃

Lesson 05 — Power

Electrical Power

Electrical power is the rate of energy transfer. Three equivalent formulae let you calculate it from any two known quantities.

P = V × IFrom voltage & current
P = I²RFrom current & resistance
P = V²/RFrom voltage & resistance
12 V
1.00 A
12.00
Power (W)
0 W120 W max

Circuit Lab

Simulation Lab

Configure a circuit and simulate — results come from the backend calculation engine.

Series
Parallel
Mixed
Builder

Series Circuit

9 V
100 Ω
200 Ω
150 Ω