Simple Harmonic Motion: Springs and Pendulums
Students analyze oscillatory motion, focusing on the period and frequency of springs and pendulums.
Key Questions
- Explain why the period of a simple pendulum is independent of its mass.
- Compare the factors that affect the period of a spring-mass system versus a pendulum.
- Design an experiment to determine the spring constant of an unknown spring.
Common Core State Standards
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