Demonstrating Position, Velocity, and Acceleration of a Mass-Spring System

The video tutorial demonstrates a vertical mass spring system in simple harmonic motion. The instructor explains the setup, reviews key equations, and collects data on position, velocity, and acceleration. Graphs are analyzed to understand the motion, and the period of the system is determined. The spring constant is calculated using the period, and a best fit sine wave is added to the data for further analysis. The tutorial highlights the damping effect observed in the system and provides insights into the errors in velocity and acceleration measurements.

What observations can be made about the damping of the motion after two cycles?

How is the spring constant calculated from the period of the mass spring system?

What does the best fit sine wave represent in the context of the collected data?