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In the microgravity of space, a vibrating chair called a body mass measuring
device (BMMD) is used to determine the body mass of the astronauts. It is
based on a very simple physics principle - when a springy device, such as a
hack saw blade, is made to oscillate back and forth, the period of oscillation is
related to the mass of the object being oscillated. Using the MBL system, and
three known masses (50 gm, 100 gm, 200 gm) determine the relationship
between the period of oscillation and the mass of the object.
Then use your results to determine the mass of the "astronaut" at your
station.
Put all of your results in your file to support your answers.
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