Help your students better visualize and understand oscillating systems with hands-on data collection. Vernier physics experts Fran Poodry and Tom Smith demonstrate how to use the Go Direct® Motion Detector and Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor to build a solid foundation in simple harmonic motion concepts.
You will
- Learn strategies for helping students master simple harmonic motion concepts, preparing them for both standard and advanced assessments
- Discover how to guide students from basic observations to mathematical models, connecting physical motion to key equations relevant to mechanics and waves units
- Practice techniques for helping students determine amplitude, period, and phase constants from their collected data
- Explore methods for investigating the relationship between force and acceleration in oscillating systems
