SHM and Circular Motion: Shadow Projection

Oscillations and Waves > Oscillations > Simple Harmonic Motion

DCS# 3A40.35

SHM AND CIRCULAR MOTION SLIDE

simple harmonic motion slide device	202-17-E2
overhead projector or document camera	201

DESCRIPTION

Turn the handle at a constant speed so one of the projected spots undergoes uniform circular motion while the other moves with simple harmonic motion.

Or use Bruce's java applet: http://www.oberlin.edu/faculty/brichard/Apples/SHMPage.html