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Air track glider and Spring
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Two identical air track carts are attached to (opposite) ends of an air track by means of two different springs. A mass may be added to either cart, and the dependence of the oscillation frequency on mass and on spring constant may be explored.


Fishbane Chapter:   13.3
HRW 9th:   15.03
Reese Chapter:   7.2
RHK 5th:   17.2
SJ 3rd Chapter:   12.2
PIRA DCS classification:   3A20.301

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