Period of a Spring

Physics
Written By Adam Bernstein

Overview

Link to Experience: https://play.phenomena.app/player/NMFzBk3qMuAHFKhiKFhl

Topics: physics, period, springs

Grades: 10-12

Standards:

Duration to complete: 10-15 minutes

Learning outcome: Students will learn how various factors impact the period of a spring, as well as understanding some of the math that underlies their motion.

In the Classroom

Pre-Experience (Things to Look Out For):

  • What is a spring? Can you describe what they do?

  • How are springs often used?

  • What is the word “period” referring to in this context? (Hint: it’s not the end of a sentence)

Post-Experience (Things to Think About):

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