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Mass–Spring Oscillation
Drag the mass horizontally to set its initial displacement. Adjust the spring constant \(k\) and mass \(m\). Click “Start” to see the mass oscillate. A live Position vs. Time graph and numeric readouts will update in real time. After one full oscillation, a post-lab quiz will appear.
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1.0 kg
0.20 m
Time: 0.00 s
Position: 0.00 m
Velocity: 0.00 m/s
Acceleration: 0.00 m/s²
Potential (½kx²): 0.00 J
Kinetic (½mv²): 0.00 J
Post-Lab Quiz
- Derive the period \(T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}\). Compare your measured period from the graph to the theoretical value.
- If you double the mass \(m\) while keeping \(k\) fixed, how does the period change? Explain.
Position vs Time
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy