3A40.00 - Simple Harmonic Motion


Simple Harmonic Motion Demo
Simple Harmonic Motion Demo



Code: 3A40.00


Demo Title: Simple Harmonic Motion


Subject: Simple Harmonic Motion


Description:
Using several different devices (Concave mirror and balls, 3 ball pendulum, mass/springs, weights on rod and water in tube) simple harmonic motion is demonstrated.


Procedure:

  • Use the pendulum to demonstrate simple harmonic motion.
  • Use the wooden ball and metal ball on pendulum to demonstrate the same.
  • Move to the springs and mass.
  • Pull the first mass down and release to demonstrate simple harmonic motion.
  • Refer to graph on overhead display.
  • Move to second mass on spring and repeat the same process but this will have a quicker period.
  • Refer back to the overhead display.
  • Moving back to the pendulums, use the masses on the rod.
  • Offset the masses and allow it to spin back and forth.
  • Move the masses inward and repeat the process to change the speed of the period.
  • Move to the mirror on table.
  • Using the lacrosse ball, release it so it rolls back and forth on the concaved mirror.
  • Repeat this process with the tennis ball.
  • Move to the oscillation chain.
  • Pull on the chain and release and allow it to move back and forth.
  • Mo0ve to the tube with the food coloring and water.
  • Take one side of the tube out of the clamp and allow the water to move back and forth demonstrating the same simple harmonic motion as the other demonstrations previously.

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