Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This is one in a set of 3 videos that can be used to collect data to investigate oscillating spring-mass systems. Specifically, how the period of the system depends on the mass of the system. For each video, the approximate spring constant is given for the spring used for data collection. For an explanation of the lab’s purpose and basic procedure, check out the pre lab discussion video below.

Pre Lab Discussion Video:

Periodic Motion Lab (Pre Lab Discussion) Spring-Mass Systems: youtu.be/iWUJvW9MbEs

Data Collection Videos:

Periodic Motion Lab (Spring-Mass Systems) Spring #1: youtu.be/vJzLrQi0d0M
Periodic Motion Lab (Spring-Mass Systems) Spring #2: youtu.be/t1r7FdF81Y0
Periodic Motion Lab (Spring-Mass Systems) Spring #3: youtu.be/mRPVz-EER7E

Conclusion Discussion Video: youtu.be/aJs3vOgPCkE

If you are interested in determining the spring constant of each color spring for yourself, check out the additional videos that allow you to collect force and stretch data for the GREEN, RED, and YELLOW springs.

Data Collection Videos (Force vs Stretch):

Spring Force Lab (GREEN Spring #1): youtu.be/h4PdaNCGMUQ
Spring Force Lab (GREEN Spring #2): youtu.be/w1kDG5upycA

Spring Force Lab (RED Spring #1): youtu.be/MutPM-lUZJk
Spring Force Lab (RED Spring #2): youtu.be/_HyZegkkuIE

Spring Force Lab (YELLOW Spring #1): youtu.be/kNW1YeYN_gE
Spring Force Lab (YELLOW Spring #2): youtu.be/AOCFuus8ki8

Force vs Stretch CONCLUSION DISCUSSION: youtu.be/GWl_t9KiYW0