A 150 g glider on a horizontal, frictionless air track is attached to a fixed ideal spring with force constant 170 N/m. At the instant you make measurements on the glider, it is moving at 0.840 m/s and is 2.50 cm from its equilibrium point.
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
a) Use energy conservation to find the amplitude of the motion.
b) Use energy conservation to find the maximum speed of the glider.
c) What is the angular frequency of the oscillations? (express in rad/s)
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