Virtual Practical Lab

ATP. Simulated.

Alternative-to-Practical support for IGCSE Sciences. Interactive simulations plus AI assistance for method, observations, calculations, and sources of error.

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Built-in simulations · Cambridge IGCSE ATP

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Native TopMark simulations that mirror the Cambridge ATP procedure — measure with built-in instruments, record trials, fit graphs, and ask the AI examiner for help in context. Choose a subject to see its experiments.

37 simulations across 6 topics
Topic 3

Waves & optics

9 experiments
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Ripple tank

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Plane & circular water waves. Measure v = fλ; watch diffraction through a gap.

3.1
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Plane mirror reflection

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Verify the law of reflection (i = r) using the four-pin method. Locate the virtual image.

3.2.1
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Refraction through a glass block

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Optical-pin method. Measure i and r at five angles, plot sin i vs sin r, gradient = n.

3.2.23.2.3
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Total internal reflection

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Find the critical angle in a semicircular glass block. Observe TIR above c. sin c = 1/n.

3.2.3
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Dispersion of light

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White light splits into the spectrum through a prism. Violet bends most. Try monochromatic light.

3.2.5
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Convex lens — find f

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Find the screen position that gives a sharp image. Compute f = uv/(u+v).

3.2.4
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Lens image formation

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Drag the object between O, F, 2F, ∞. Real/virtual images. Camera, projector, magnifier & eye applications.

3.2.4
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Vision defects & correction

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Myopia and hypermetropia in the eye. Apply concave or convex lenses to bring focus back to the retina.

3.2.4
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Sound & oscilloscope

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Longitudinal waves, pitch vs frequency, loudness vs amplitude, oscilloscope trace & speed of sound.

3.4
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Electromagnetic spectrum

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Slide from radio to gamma. Wavelength, frequency, uses and dangers of every band. c = 3×10⁸ m/s.

3.3
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🔗 External resources (PhET & Cambridge) — Chemistry & Biology +
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Chemistry — Acids & bases

pH scale, titration, indicators, neutralisation.

PhET pH Scale →
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Chemistry — Reactions & rates

Reaction rates, concentration, temperature effects.

PhET Reactions →
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Biology — Cell biology

Microscopy, osmosis, diffusion, enzyme experiments.

Biology Corner →
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Biology — Plant experiments

Photosynthesis, transpiration, food tests.

BioMan Biology →
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ATP exam technique

Official Cambridge guidance on planning, recording, analysing.

Cambridge Resources →