Same Spring with Different Masses

Identifier: M: SHM - 016

Two identical springs with different masses suspended from them

Concept Overview

Mass has an effect on the period of an oscillating spring.

Lecturer Procedure

Steps to Follow

  1. Pull each mass downward by the same amount.
  2. Release.

Expected Result

The spring with 4x the mass will have a period twice as long.

Video Demonstration

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