When the sine wave generator is tuned to the right freequency ( the natural frequency of the mass-spring system) the mass oscillates with very large amplitude. When generator is not tuned to the natural frequency of the spring (even if off by .1 Hz), oscillation amplitude is very small.

Location

• Pasco Sine Wave Generator and Driver: L35, section C3
• Masses: L35, section D1
• Ring Stand: L35, section A
• Spring: L35, section C2