Harmonic Oscillator

	                     This is a damped mechanical oscillator.  
	Its motion is the most common behavior of all the dynamic systems. 
  You have the option of changing the spring constant, k, (which will change its frequency) and the dashpot drag coefficient, b.  
  Please press the hyperlink below for a complete derivation of the motion of the mass.

Harmonic Oscillator Equations

Single Step

The spring constant, k

A stiffer spring results in a higher frequency

The mass, m

A larger mass results in a lower frequency

The drag coefficient, b

A larger drag coefficent results in faster amplitude decay