Play with one or two pendulums and discover how the period of a simple pendulum depends on the length of the string, the mass of the pendulum bob, the strength of gravity, and the amplitude of the swing. Observe the energy in the system in real-time, and vary the amount of friction. Measure the period using the stopwatch or period timer.

Examples of Oscillatory Motion 1. Pendulum Clock. A pendulum clock is one of the perfect examples of oscillatory motion. This is because the pendulum of the clock gets displaced from its original position, and it returns back after covering a certain distance on both sides of the normal position.

A student investigates the relationship between the time period and the mass of a mass-spring system that oscillates with simple harmonic motion. They obtain the following results: Calculate the value of the spring constant of the spring used in this experiment.

Capstone 'EX' experiments include all the apparatus, sensors (when needed), manuals, and PASCO Capstone files you'll need in your student physics lab. This experiment explores the dependence of the period of a simple pendulum on the amplitude of the oscillation.

Explore these connections using a video of three oscillating systems: a pendulum, a mass on a spring, and a dot on a rotating disk.