PhET Circuit Construction Kit (DC/AC)

Build DC/AC circuits, test voltage and current, and visualize flows in-browser.

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PhET Circuit Construction Kit
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# PhET Circuit Construction Kit (DC/AC) — Physics and Math interactive map Build DC/AC circuits, test voltage and current, and visualize flows in-browser. Open the live map: [PhET Circuit Construction Kit (DC/AC)](https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc). ## Highlights - Build DC/AC circuits, test voltage and current, and visualize flows in-browser. - PhET Circuit Construction Kit (DC/AC) is an interactive physics and math map with layered views you can filter. - Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly. ## What it's good for - Run interactive simulations during lessons or workshops - Let students explore parameters safely in the browser - Embed demos in homework, articles, or slide decks ## Quick start - Open the map and move the view to your area of interest. - Toggle layers or filters to focus on the topic you need. - Save the link or grab a screenshot to share findings.

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Highlights

  • Build DC/AC circuits, test voltage and current, and visualize flows in-browser.
  • PhET Circuit Construction Kit (DC/AC) is an interactive physics and math map with layered views you can filter.
  • Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly.

Use cases

  • Run interactive simulations during lessons or workshops
  • Let students explore parameters safely in the browser
  • Embed demos in homework, articles, or slide decks