Anharmonic Plate, 3A95.41

Topic and Concept:

• Oscillations, [:Oscillations#Nonlinear: 3A95. Non-Linear Systems]

Location:

• Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]

• Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayB10:(B10)]

• Shelf: #2

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Abstract:

A heavy plate spinning on its side begins to fall in a circular fashion oscillating anharmonically until it comes to rest.

Important Setup Notes:

• This demonstration may require practice.
• This demonstration makes a lot of noise.

Setup and Procedure:

1. List steps for setup then procedure.
2. ...

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

• The plates are heavy. Watch out for fingers and toes.

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

Videos:

• [https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anharmonicity Wikipedia - Anharmonicity]

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