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3A20.10 - Mass on a Spring

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​3A20.10 - Mass on a Spring

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Title3A20.10 - Mass on a Spring
Objective

Demonstrate simple harmonic motion with a mass moving on a spring.​

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

Instructions
One simple example of harmonic motion is a weight moving up and down on a spring. There are several large light springs which when combined with a weight of a pound or less give a system with a very reasonable time constant. One good combination is the bright yellow ball on the end of the soft 1" diameter spring. A variation is to place a spring balance in series with a weight on a spring to show the force exerted on the bob.
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Setup Time5
Operation Time
Preview Time3
Operation Instructions
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Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200Yes
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HazardsNone
Analysis/Information

Key Concepts

Conservation of Energy​

Category3 Oscillations
Subcategory3A - Oscillations
Keywordsshm, Hooke's Law, spring constant
Construction Information
 
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mass on a spring - 22lbs (red and white)
1
bench clamp
1
rod clamp red right angle heavy duty
1
rod - short, heavy duty
1
bench rod - 1" diameter, heavy duty
1
rod clamp hook
2