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Investigating factors which affect the period of an oscillating spring
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Investigating factors which affect the period of an oscillating spring Introduction I have decided to investigate factors, which affect the period of an oscillating spring. Possible factors, which I could investigate, are as follows: * Mass of weight hung on spring * Distance spring is pulled down * Spring used The factor that I have chosen to investigate is the effect of hanging different masses on a spring will have on the period of one complete oscillation of that spring. Prediction I predict that as the mass hung on the spring is increased the period of one complete oscillation will also increase. The formula for kinetic energy is KE=1/2mv2 for all masses hung on the spring the energy within the spring should always remain the same. So according to the formula KE=1/2mv2 As mass increases on the spring there will be a decrease in velocity. Variables Independent variable Dependant variable Control Mass hung on spring The period of one Spring used Complete oscillation Distance spring...
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