HMC
Springs and Oscillators

Mass on a Spring – 3A20.10

MassSpring 

- Place a hooked mass on a spring.
- Pull down and release to start simple harmonic motion.
- If desired, time the oscillation and calculate the frequency.
- Change to a different mass in order to change the frequency.

Location: Galileo F & Jacobs B122 Shelves 168 and 178A


Air Track Glider and Spring – 3A20.30

GliderSpring3A2030

- An air track cart oscillates on a stiff spring.
- The cart oscillates. Change the period by adding weights on the cart.

Location: Galileo F



Air Track Glider Between Springs – 3A20.35

GliderTwoSprings3A2035

- An air track cart is between two light extension springs.
- Add mass to the glider to change the period.

Location: Galileo F