What is PhET Colorado simulations?

PhET simulations are interactive simulations of science and math concepts created by the University of Colorado Boulder. Students are able to run these simulations, manipulating different aspects of a construct to understand science and mathematics concepts.

What are the basic states of matter?

There are three common states of matter:

• Solids – relatively rigid, definite volume and shape. In a solid, the atoms and molecules are attached to each other.
• Liquids – definite volume but able to change shape by flowing. In a liquid, the atoms and molecules are loosely bonded.
• Gases – no definite volume or shape.

How many states of matter are there?

four
There are four natural states of matter: Solids, liquids, gases and plasma. The fifth state is the man-made Bose-Einstein condensates.

How many simulations are on PhET?

60 simulations
PhET is an ongoing project that has developed over 60 simulations for use in teaching physics, chemistry, and physical science. These interviews are a rich source of information about how students interact with computer simulations and what makes an educationally effective simulation.

Who made PhET?

Carl Wieman
PhET, which originally stood for “Physics Education Technology,” was started by Carl Wieman, a former physics professor and one of only five Nobel Laureates from the university, when he saw the educational force that physics simulations provided to his audiences.

Where does the name PhET come from?

The surname Phet (Hindi: फेत, Oriya: େଫତ) occurs more in Cambodia more than any other country or territory. It can occur in the variant forms:.

How many PhET simulations are there?

The project acronym “PhET” originally stood for “Physics Education Technology,” but PhET soon expanded to other disciplines. The project now designs, develops, and releases over 125 free interactive simulations for educational use in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and mathematics.