Beam Torque and Forces Simulation using Gemini Pro 2.5, Trae.ai, and DeepSeek-V2-0324

This Beam Torque and Forces Simulation is an interactive physics educational tool designed to visualize how torque and forces act on a horizontal beam supported at both ends. The simulation allows users to drag yellow load blocks to different positions along the beam, dynamically showing how the reaction forces at the left (

$F_L$) and right ($F_R$) supports change according to the principles of static equilibrium.

johnyeotorque.zip

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Key Features:

• Interactivity: Users can move load blocks along the beam, making the simulation ideal for hands-on conceptual learning.

• Real-time Calculations: As the blocks are moved, the simulation updates and displays:

  • The total weight acting on the beam

  • The torque about the left support

  • The reaction forces at both supports

• Physics Concepts:

  1. Net Force Equilibrium: $F_L + F_R = \text{Total Weight}$
     

  2. Net Torque Equilibrium (about the left support): $F_R\times L=\sum \tau$

• Visualization Aids:

  • Green upward arrows for support forces

  • Orange downward arrows for gravitational forces

  • Measurement labels for positions and distances

AI-Driven Development:

This simulation was co-developed using Gemini Pro 2.5, Trae.ai, and DeepSeek-V2-0324, exemplifying how cutting-edge generative AI tools can assist in creating meaningful, customized STEM simulations:

• Gemini Pro 2.5: Contributed advanced reasoning and simulation logic refinement.

  
  
  

• Trae.ai: Helped translate conceptual physics into user-friendly interactivity and explanations. 

  
  
  

• DeepSeek-V2-0324: Provided support in formatting, calculations, and explaining key formulas clearly.

  
  
  

Educational Value:

This simulation helps students intuitively grasp the concept of torque, equilibrium, and distributed forces by directly manipulating the parameters. It's especially useful for:

• Upper secondary and junior college physics

• Flipped learning environments

• Inquiry-based science education

Attribution:

The simulation is credited to weelookang@gmail.com, with a direct link to additional Interactive Physics Resources.