The frequency, F (the number of oscillations per unit of time), of an object of mass m attached to a spring is inversely proportional to the square root of m. a. Write an equation describing the relationship. Use k as the proportionality coefficient. Edit b. If a mass of 0.25 kg attached to a spring makes six oscillations per second, find the constant of proportionality, k. Hz kg1/2 c.Find the number of oscillations per second made by a mass of 0.01 kg that is attached to the spring discussed in part (b) F(0.01) Hz

The frequency, F (the number of oscillations per unit of time), of an object of mass m attached to a spring is inversely proportional to the square root of m. a. Write an equation describing the relationship. Use k as the proportionality coefficient. Edit b. If a mass of 0.25 kg attached to a spring makes six oscillations per second, find the constant of proportionality, k. Hz kg1/2 c.Find the number of oscillations per second made by a mass of 0.01 kg that is attached to the spring discussed in part (b) F(0.01) Hz

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

Problem 510E: Road Trip The number of hours it takes Jack to drive from Boston to Bangor is inversely proportional...

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