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A2 Physics - Simple harmonic motion

Hi,

I have to write up about an experiment to do with springs,
Basically work out the spring constant and use the time period to plot a log graph.

But stupidly I never took any time readings.

So, what is the relationship between the time period for a single spring, 2 springs, and 3 springs in series?
And what is the relationship for time period between one spring in series and two springs in parallel.

I used masses of 0.5kg if that helps
Original post by Rickstahhh
Hi,

I have to write up about an experiment to do with springs,
Basically work out the spring constant and use the time period to plot a log graph.

But stupidly I never took any time readings.

So, what is the relationship between the time period for a single spring, 2 springs, and 3 springs in series?
And what is the relationship for time period between one spring in series and two springs in parallel.

I used masses of 0.5kg if that helps

Heya, I'm going to put this in the physics forum for you as you should get more responses there. :smile:

You should also check out the forum to see if there's any other threads there which might be helpful to you! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=131
Original post by Rickstahhh
Hi,

I have to write up about an experiment to do with springs,
Basically work out the spring constant and use the time period to plot a log graph.

But stupidly I never took any time readings.

So, what is the relationship between the time period for a single spring, 2 springs, and 3 springs in series?
And what is the relationship for time period between one spring in series and two springs in parallel.

I used masses of 0.5kg if that helps


Try reading this:

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-0/Motion-of-a-Mass-on-a-Spring

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