PURPOSE: To demonstrate Damped Harmonic Oscillations

DESCRIPTION: The period of a weight on a spring is measured. The weight is then placed in water and the period remeasured.

SETUP TIME: Medium

COMPONENT LIST:

  Weight/Spring/Tall stand                  CMECH Shelves

  Tall glass cylinder                             Glassware

  Water                                                 

SUGGESTIONS: Bring lots of paper towels for clean up.

REFERENCES: PIRA 3A50.10

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