Set up for Double Spring Damped Air Glider demo

Code Number: 3A50.40

Demo Title: Double Spring Damped Air Glider

Area of Study: Oscillations & Acoustics

Procedure:

See 1M40.73.
Attach the two springs to the air track cart and use the adapters to stretch them to a comfortable level. Make sure the flag on the cart is turned so that it not only provides some damping, but can also be "seen" by the sonic sensor.

References:

Peter F. Hinrichsen, "Acceleration, Velocity, and Displacement for Magnetically Damped Oscillations", TPT, Vol. 57, #4, Apr. 2019, p. 250.
Erhard Feige, Thomas B. Clegg, and John W. Poulton, "A New Optical Transducer to Measure Damped Harmonic Motion", AJP, Vol. 51, #10, Oct. 1983, p. 954.

3A50.40 - Double Spring Damped Air Glider

3A50.40 - Pasco Track - Double Spring & Damped Cart

3A50.40 - Double Spring Damped Air Glider

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