PURPOSE: To demonstrate uniform motion of the center of mass of an oscillating system.

DESCRIPTION: As the gliders oscillate while moving along the air track, the center of mass (marked by an orange dot on the spring) moves with a constant velocity.

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EQUIPMENT: Air track with coupled gliders, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: 20 min.

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