C.1.3 - Examples of SHM
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for the period of a mass-spring system?
💡 Hint: Think about the variables involved in mass and spring characteristics.
What does the spring constant (k) represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how the spring resists being stretched or compressed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is true about the period of a mass-spring system?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass and spring property relate.
The formula for the period of a simple pendulum does depend on the mass of the bob.
💡 Hint: Pause and consider which factors influence the period.
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Challenge Problems
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A mass-spring system has a mass of 3 kg and a spring constant of 150 N/m. Determine the period of oscillation. Discuss what would occur if the mass is doubled.
💡 Hint: Work through the formula step-by-step.
A pendulum is 2.5 m long. Calculate the period and analyze how a 10% increase in length affects the period.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the formula first to find the answer before making comparisons.
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