Plastic Bowl and Ball Bearings

 

Code Number: 3A20.60

Demo Title: Simple Harmonic Motion - Ball and Dish

Condition: Good

Principle: Simple Harmonic Motion

Area of Study: Oscillations & Acoustics

Equipment: 

Plastic Bowl and Ball Bearings

Procedure:

Set up is as indicated plus a variety of easy variations. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Film should also be on hand for this topic.  

References:

  • William A. Dittrich, "Drop Tower Physics", TPT, Vol. 52, # 7, Oct. 2014, p. 415.
  • Robert Ehrlich, "8.9, Ball in a Parabolic Potential Well", Why Toast Lands Jelly-Side Down, p. 130.