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Lecture Demonstrations | |
Mechanics |
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M80: Simple Harmonic Motion Demonstrator |
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Purpose: To provide examples of SHM as aids to the instructor in discussing this topic. |
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Description: |
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The apparatus consists of a simple pendulum, a torsion pendulum, and a weight on a coil spring to demonstrate transfer of potential to kinetic energy. Use to illustrate amplitude, phase, frequency, etc. for the various types of SHM. |
Equipment List: | Storage Location: CHEMP 130A |
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Pendulum clamp with long and short simple pendula | F5.0 |
Rod clamp with helical spring with mass and a torsional pendulum | F5.0 |
References: |
Manual: None | Setup Notes: M80 | PIRA #: 3A10.10 |
Manufacturer(s): VT | Other school's Demonstration web pages |
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