Learning Objectives
- Larger mass increases period.
- Stronger spring decreases period.
- Damping reduces motion over time.
PhysicsHigh School12 min
Mass and Spring
Model a vertical spring and see how mass and spring constant shape the period.
Live Values
Displacement
0.30 m
Spring force
-9.0 N
Period
1.15 s
Energy
30%
Displacement over time
Formula
T = 2π √(m / k), F = -kx
T = 1.15 s, F = -9.0 N
Try this
Create a slow oscillation with a period above 2 seconds.
To slow oscillation, increase mass or use a weaker spring.
Tags
Spring forceDampingPeriodEnergy