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Institute of Physics: Practical Physics: Investigate Mass on Spring Oscillators

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This experiment allows the period, displacement, velocity, and acceleration of a mass suspended on a spring to be investigated by data logging the output from a motion sensor. It is an example of simple harmonic motion.

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Concepts
acceleration, displacement, harmonic motion, oscillation, velocity
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional