Introduction to Simple Harmonic Motion
Students will explore simple harmonic motion, including pendulums and mass-spring systems.
Key Questions
- Explain the conditions necessary for simple harmonic motion.
- Analyze how changing mass or spring constant affects the period of oscillation.
- Design an experiment to determine the acceleration due to gravity using a simple pendulum.
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