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Unit 3 -  Oscillations 

Unit 3 - Oscillations
Now that we have an Arudino setup with ultrasound, accelerometer, and bluetooth we can test it on a mass spring systems and study oscillations.

Physics Background

To review physics laws on mechanics, please check out  OpenStax texbook.
  • University Physics Volume 1
​​Here are important Chapters with respect to oscillations:​
  • ​5.1 Simple Harmonic Motion
  • ​15.2 Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

Lab 3A: Vertical Mass-Spring

​In this lab, we explore a vertical mass-spring system. We will learn how to find the spring constant and collect both the ultrasound and accelerometer data for oscillations by using the Arduino as the mass in the mass-spring system.
  • Reference slides 3A​

Post-lab Week 5

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    • ​​Due by 11 59 pm on Sunday

Pre-lab Week 6

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Lab 3B: Complex fitting

  • Reference slides 3B​

Lab 3C: Energy in Oscillations​

  • Reference slides 3C​​​

Project Proposal

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    • Due in 5 days (120 hours) after the end of Lab 3C.

Post-lab Week 6

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Pre-lab Week 7

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Lab 3D : Forced oscillations

  • Reference slides 3D

Post-lab Week 7

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    • ​​due by Sunday 11 59 pm

Unit 3 Lab Report

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edited Jan 19, 2023 by Javier Carmona
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    • Unit 4 - Project (Winter 2023)
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