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Simple Harmonic Motion Kit  (PS-2623)

Simple Harmonic Motion Graph

Easily see that velocity is zero when forces peak.

Use the Simple Harmonic Motion Kit throughout the year to teach many aspects of mechanics.

With just two basic sensors and a simple system, your students will explore a full complement of key mechanical concepts:

  • Elastic spring constant
  • Factors determining period
  • Relationship between position, velocity and acceleration in harmonic motion
  • Relationship between potential and kinetic energy
Spring Mass

Using this kit, students will discover the critical factors of simple harmonic motion:

  • Force applied to an oscillating mass and the motion of the mass together in real-time
  • Phase relationship between different variables such as Force and Velocity
  • Effect on the system of changes to mass, spring constant or starting position

With the included motion and force sensors, plus the built-in sound, voltage, and temperature sensors of the Xplorer GLX, this Kit is an excellent foundation for your Physics lab stations. You'll find your students using this equipment for labs from fall through spring.

Use this equipment throughout the year!

Here's what you need:

Simple Harmonic Motion Kit (PS-2623)

This convenient set of equipment provides a great foundation for any physics lab -- start with simple harmonic motion and continue using this equipment throughout the year.

Simple Harmonic Motion Kit

With 4 included sensors, including sound sensor and speaker, the Xplorer GLX is perfect for sound studies and much more.

Includes:
  • Xplorer GLX (PS-2002)
  • Motion Sensor (PS-2103A)
  • Force Sensor (PS-2104)
  • Equal Length Spring Set (ME-8970)
  • Hooked Mass Set (SE-8759)
  • Pendulum Clamp (SE-9443)
  • Detailed Instructions
Supporting equipment

Supporting equipment shown includes: Large Table Clamp, 2 Steel Rods, and a Right Angle Clamp.

To obtain better quality data the equipment must be rigidly supported. If you do not already have this lab equipment, you will need the following:

PASCO solution at a glance

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Free Training Video for the Simple Harmonic Motion Kit

Simple Harmonic Motion Video

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