Experiment: Finding Relation and Constant for Alarm Clock

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This discussion focuses on an experiment aimed at determining the relationship and constants associated with a classic hand-wound alarm clock. The user seeks to establish a correlation between the number of rotations of the spring and the ticking of the metal rod, while also inquiring about the relevant constants to measure, such as those related to the spring, force, or gears. Expert input is requested to clarify the constants needed and the equations that may apply to this mechanical system.

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Hello, I am doing an experiment for my school project.
Its goin to be a very fantastic one !
so my goal is to find either a relation or a constant for my alarm clock.

My alarm clock is one of thoes classic and ordinary ones where you have to
rotate the spring by hand.

i think it will be relatively easy to see the relation on how many times the metal rod at the top will tick from left to right for the number of rotations i make in the spring.

but I am not sure about the constant part. What will i be finding the constant for? the spring?
the force? the gears ? can someone in this area of expertise please help me find out what i need to solve for and also the equation needed to find the constant.

Im also open for any opinions that will hopefully make this experiment more interesting.
most of all, is this experiment possible ? Thanks.
 
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