N13 : Shake it Up!: Investigating the Accuracy of a Simple Seismograph


Students Maahnoor Ashraf
School IND - Al-Falah Islamic School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 2B - Engineering and Computing I
Abstract Have you ever wondered if it was possible to create an accurate, top notch government machine from materials merely found at home? In this “experiment” the operator decided to create a home-made seismograph. Seismographs are known for measuring seismic waves and mapping the earth’s interior. Now, the purpose of this experiment was to see whether it was possible to make such an advanced machine at home, and testing its accuracy to see whether it would give correct results or not. This experiment not only showed how to simply conduct advanced wiring, but also how one can use materials like wood and glue to create a machine.