6. Consider the set – up where glycerin is poured in this U – shaped tube. It oscillates back and forth from armto arm. One centimeter of glycerin column has a mass of 20 g. Suppose the column is displaced as shown and it vibrates back and forth without friction. Compute: a. the effective spring constant of the motion b. the period of oscillation

6. Consider the set – up where glycerin is poured in this U – shaped tube. It oscillates back and forth from armto arm. One centimeter of glycerin column has a mass of 20 g. Suppose the column is displaced as shown and it vibrates back and forth without friction. Compute: a. the effective spring constant of the motion b. the period of oscillation

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.15P: In Sample Problem 5.5, determine Oy with one scalar equilibrium equation.

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