SHM graphs

Objective: Study the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator and determine the spring constant using graphs of the motion

Equipment: spring, mass, motion sensor, USB link, stand, DataStudio

Configure the program to display linked graphs of position, velocity, and acceleration (sampling 20 Hz)

Use autoscale and smart cursor to identify the maximum amplitude, velocity, and acceleration and the period

Write an equation for the position versus time graph

Determine the spring constant

Print out the graphs and add energy graphs on top of the position and velocity graphs