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M88: Nonlinear Oscillator

 

Purpose: To demonstrate nonlinear oscillation.

Description:

 

 Observe the chaotic motion of a point on a disc with this apparatus consisting of two springs and motor which can turn at varying speeds powered by a low voltage power supply. The motion of this demonstration can also be studied in detail by hooking it up to our Science Workshop Interface and looking at the data on a computer.

Video of oscillator functioning is broken for now. (note for Henry: video is located in images folder)

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A

 

 Motor D1.1
  Rotary Motion Sensor D1.1
  Chaos accessories D1.1
  Low voltage power supply C1.3
  A-base F6
  Two 90cm rods F6
  Two right angle clamps H3.1
  45cm rod H3.3

References:

Manual   Setup Notes: M88 PIRA #:
Manufacturer(s): Pasco Scientific # EX-9907 Other school's Demonstration web pages

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