Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Oscillations - Exercises and Problems - Page 404: 46

Answer

$f = 1.6~Hz$

Work Step by Step

The mass oscillates about the equilibrium point which is $x = 10~cm$ below the point where the mass was released. At this point, the force from the spring is equal in magnitude to the weight. We can write an expression for $\frac{k}{m}$: $kx = mg$ $\frac{k}{m} = \frac{g}{x}$ We can find the frequency of the oscillations; $f = \frac{1}{2\pi}~\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$ $f = \frac{1}{2\pi}~\sqrt{\frac{g}{x}}$ $f = \frac{1}{2\pi}~\sqrt{\frac{9.80~m/s^2}{0.10~m}}$ $f = 1.6~Hz$
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