Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 13 - Oscillations About Equilibrium - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 447: 35

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The units for $k$ are $N/m$. Expand the definition of newtons to get $N/m=\frac{kg \times m}{s^2\times m}=\frac{kg}{s^2}$. The units for mass are kilograms (kg). Substitute these units to get $$\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}=\sqrt{\frac{kg\times m}{kg \times s^2\times m}}=\sqrt{\frac{1}{s^2}}=\frac{1}{s}=s^{-1}$$
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