A block having a weight of 8 lb is suspended from a spring having a stiffness k = 40 lb/ft. If the block is pushed y = 0.2 ft upward from its equilibrium position and then released from rest. What is the natural frequency of the vibration? Assume that positive displacement is downward. 2.63 Hz 1.22 Hz 1.83 Hz

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A block having a weight of 8 lb is suspended from a spring having a stiffness k = 40 lb/ft. If the
block is pushed y = 0.2 ft upward from its equilibrium position and then released from rest. What
is the natural frequency of the vibration? Assume that positive displacement is downward.
2.63 Hz
1.22 Hz
1.83 Hz
2.02 Hz
1.75 Hz
2.54 Hz
Transcribed Image Text:A block having a weight of 8 lb is suspended from a spring having a stiffness k = 40 lb/ft. If the block is pushed y = 0.2 ft upward from its equilibrium position and then released from rest. What is the natural frequency of the vibration? Assume that positive displacement is downward. 2.63 Hz 1.22 Hz 1.83 Hz 2.02 Hz 1.75 Hz 2.54 Hz
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