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==Keywords==
 
==Keywords==
mass, spring, oscillation
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mass, spring, oscillation, simple harmonic motion
  
 
==Images & Movies==
 
==Images & Movies==

Revision as of 10:40, 28 August 2015


Back to 3A - Oscillations
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