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==Description==
 
==Description==
An oscillating mass on a spring demonstrates simple harmonic motion
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An oscillating mass on a spring demonstrates simple harmonic motion.
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==

Revision as of 14:39, 28 August 2015


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PIRA index: 3A20.10

Description

An oscillating mass on a spring demonstrates simple harmonic motion.

Equipment

  • mass on a spring
  • rod attachment

Instructions

Get the mass oscillating slowly. The period of oscillation should not change significantly.

Keywords

mass, spring, oscillation

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