The length of a spring hanging from a stand with nothing hanging off of it is 50 cm. When a 1 kg mass is hung from the spring the length of the spring (when the mass is at rest) is 58 cm. What is the spring constant of this spring? What would the time period be if the mass were displaced?
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.
The length of a spring hanging from a stand with nothing hanging off of it is 50 cm.
When a 1 kg mass is hung from the spring the length of the spring (when the mass is at rest) is 58 cm.
- What is the spring constant of this spring?
- What would the time period be if the mass were displaced?
The 1 kg mass is removed and a 5 kg mass is hung on the spring instead.
- What is the length of the spring is the 5 kg mass is hanging at rest?
- What would the time period be if the mass were displaced?
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