A trolley with a mass m = 0.82 kg is attached to a spring with a spring coefficient k = 35 N / m in the practical laboratory. The trolley can slide along horizontal surfaces and after we stretch the spring the trolley oscillates between 20 cm and 70 cm on the track. (a) What is the oscillation frequency of the oscillation? (b) What is the oscillation time of the mass? (c) What is the result of the spring? (d) What is the maximum velocity of the carriage during the oscillating motion? (e) What is the maximum acceleration of the carriage during the oscillating motion?
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.
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