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<strong>Phys</strong>ics Labs with Computers, Vol. 1<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Workbook</strong>P15: Simple Harmonic Oscillation 012-07000A3. Calculate the theoretical period for Run #2 using the values of the spring constants and themass of the cart and picket fence and mass bar.4. What is the percent difference between the measured and theoretical values for the period?5. Does the period of oscillation increase or decrease as the mass is increased?6. Is the spring constant value, k, the same for a spring when the spring is vertical as when thespring is horizontal? How can you test this?Optional• Change the initial displacement of the cart from equilibrium (for example, try 15 cm) andrepeat the data collection and analysis.Optional Question1. How does the period of oscillation change?Amplitude = cm Mass (kg) Period (s) Theoretical (s) % differenceCart aloneCart plus massAmplitude = cm Mass (kg) Period (s) Theoretical (s) % differenceCart aloneCart plus massp. 104 ©1999 PASCO scientific P15

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