Harmonic oscillations of spiral springs with CobraSMARTsense

Principle

The spring constant D is determined for different experimental set-ups from the oscillation period and the suspended mass.

Tasks

1. Determination of the spring constant D for different springs.
2. Determination of the spring constant for springs linked in parallel.
3. Determination of the spring constant for springs linked in series.
   

Benefits

• Large and sturdy set-up suitable for demonstration and lab courses as well
• Data logging reveals instantaneous results during measurement

Learning objectives

• Spring constant
• Hooke's law oscillations
• Limit of elasticity
• Parallel springs
• Serial springs
• Use of an interface