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Up and Down: Vertical Oscillations

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Dynamics
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Accessories
Sensor - Dual Range Force
Other Materials
  • stand (rod and base) and clamp
  • elastic spring
  • slotted weight set with hanger
  • pen or pencil
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Up and Down: Vertical Oscillations

Activity Overview

Students explore vertical oscillations produced by a mass attached to an elastic spring and collect data on the force of the spring as a function of time.

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Dynamics
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Accessories
Sensor - Dual Range Force
Other Materials
  • stand (rod and base) and clamp
  • elastic spring
  • slotted weight set with hanger
  • pen or pencil
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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