Summary

Using the Spring mass system application, you have explored the properties of simple harmonic motion. You have examined how the mass of a weight and the degree of applied displacement (amplitude) affect the period of oscillation of a spring. You have also seen how the square of the period and mass can be used to calculate the spring force constant.

For further explanation of some of the terms used in this lesson, go to the Glossary.

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