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1
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What law was studied in this experiment of Single Harmonic Motion?

A

Hookes Law. F=-kx

2
Q

How much mass was added to the spring as M=0?

A

250grams including the 50g weight hanger was added to the spring. This was considered to be the M=0 mark for the rest of the experiment.

3
Q

When M=350, how much weight is actually on the spring?

A

M=600, because the starting point M=0 was actually 250 grams.

4
Q

T/F: the period of oscillation is how long it takes the spring to go from the top to the bottom.

A

False: spring moves from the top to the bottom to the top, its starting point.

5
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Sources of error:

A
  • inaccurate measurement of mass of spring,
  • inaccurate measurement of recording of hte position of —-the bottom of the weight hanger
  • sideways motion affecting period of oscillation
  • inaccurate timing of period.
  • kinetic energy transfer to wood