2.1 - Mechanical SHM – Mass-Spring System
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Practice Questions
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Define the restoring force in a mass-spring system.
💡 Hint: Think about how the spring behaves when stretched or compressed.
What is the formula for the angular frequency in a mass-spring system?
💡 Hint: It involves the spring constant and the mass attached.
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What is the restoring force in a mass-spring system?
💡 Hint: Refer to Hooke's Law.
True or False: The angular frequency is dependent on both the mass and the spring constant.
💡 Hint: Think about how changing k or m affects ω.
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A mass of 5 kg is attached to a spring with a spring constant of 25 N/m. Calculate the angular frequency and the time period of oscillation.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas for frequency and time period.
If the energy of a mass-spring system is observed to be 10 J with an amplitude of 0.6 m, what is the spring constant?
💡 Hint: Rearrange the energy formula for the spring.
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