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Period of a Mass on a Spring

Oscillating Ruler

Oscillating Ruler

When displaced from its vertical equilibrium position, this plastic ruler oscillates back and forth because of the restoring force opposing displacement. When the ruler is on the left, there is a force to the right, and vice versa.

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