PASCO ME-9502 Statics System - Manual (Page 74)

S t a t i c s S y s t e m E x p . 1 1 C : S i m p l e H a r m o n i c M o t i o n – B e a m o n a S p r i n g
®
70 012-12876B
Data Table
Questions
1. How well does the theoretical value for the period of oscillation compare to the average measured period of
oscillation for each trial?
2. Does the equation for the period of a beam on a spring provide a good mathematical model for the actual
period of a beam on a spring? Why or why not?
L
lever
(m) Oscillations Total Time (s) Measured Period (s) Theoretical Period (s)
0.060
Average Measured Period (s)
0.070
Average Measured Period (s)
0.080
Average Measured Period (s)
0.090
Average Measured Period (s)
0.100
Average Measured Period (s)