Clock Page of Alexander

Objectives

The clock project allows students to face challenges in an unfamiliar environments and with foreign applications. With 3D CAD, 2d simulations, and hands on experiences, we were able to work through the challenges whilst understanding how to work with tools and applications for the first time. Through simulations, we were able to use principles of physics to predict the oscillation frequency of our pendulums and compare those theoretical predictions to the recorded frequency.

Outcomes

The most important outcomes of this project were the comparisons between out theoretical calculated predictions to the recorded frequency of our clock pendulum. It was important to realize that factors including air resistance, friction, and human error do have slight affects that will affect our results. It was also important for students to stay on time with their work and get through steps of the project that they may have struggled with, especially in an environment they have never been in before. Being able to get through struggles within that overarching obstacle proved difficult for many; however, with the collaboration of those around us and persistence and determination to get our oscillation frequency results, we were all able to succeed in our goals.

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