1D Motion: Bead on a Wire
Explore motion two ways: record your own by dragging the bead, or type an equation and watch the bead move exactly as the graph says.
Drag the Bead (interactive 1 of 2)
Hit Record, then grab the bead — the clock starts the instant you touch it, so there's no rush getting there. Watch the position-vs-time graph draw itself as you go, then hit Play to watch your motion play back.
Type an Equation (interactive 2 of 2)
Type x(t) or use a preset below, then hit Play — the bead moves along the wire exactly as the equation says, while the graph traces it out.
The position axis auto-scales to fit your equation over that time — no need to set a range by hand.
