PURPOSE: To display the time dependence of the force of a mass oscillating on a spring.

DESCRIPTION: A mass hangs on a spring that is in turn hanging from a spring scale. When the mass is raised and released, executing SHM, the force as a function of time (or position of the mass) is displayed by the spring scale.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3A20.00)

EQUIPMENT: 500 gram mass on spring, spring scale, and stand.

SETUP TIME: None.