Mass on a spring

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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, simple harmonic motion

Images & Movies

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