PHYSICS LAB MANUALS

Resonance in a Forced Oscillator

Table I: Equipment and the items required for performing the experiment.

S. No. Required item Utility
1 Digital sensor To see the frequency at which the wheel is driven
2 Spring Mass with rod Body which oscillates
3 Clear acrylic cylinder. To see. the oscillating mass
4 Driving wheel Source of oscillations
5 Magnetic scale To measure amplitude
6 Water/oil Medium of damping
7 Glass cylinder with markings To pour the liquid

Figure 1: Photograph of the Forced Harmonic Oscillator