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Here's a resource with more bounce for the ounce! Engage your physical science class with an interesting interactive that allows individuals to perform tests with a mass attached to a spring. Participants can customize the scenario by changing the conditions, the spring, and the mass itself.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Instruct the class to come up with their own definitions of spring constant if you have not yet covered this topic
- Have learners create a table of observations of the simulation using different masses, starting positions, and gravitational forces
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with gravitational force, equilibrium, and mass
Pros
- Users can keep track of the mass's distance from equilibrium using the graph in the side bar
- The interactive contains clear directions, so individuals can use it without much direction
Cons
- None