Spring Block System: Period & Max Speeds/Accel

In summary, a 1 kg mass attached to a spring with a force constant of 25 oscillates on a horizontal, frictionless track. At time t=0, the mass is released from rest at x=-3cm and the period of its motion is 1.257 seconds. The maximum values of speed and acceleration are 0.15m/s and 0.75m/s^2, respectively. The displacement, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time can be represented by x=-0.03cos25t, v=0.15sin25t, and a=0.75cos25t. The period of motion is not affected by how much the mass is pulled back, as the energy available
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a 1 kg mass attached to a spring with a force constant of 25 oscillates on a horizontal, frictionless track. At time t=0, the mass is released from rest at x=-3cm (the spring is compressed by 3cm). Find (a) the period of its motion. b) the max values of speed and acceleration. c) the displacement, velocity, acceleration as a function of time.

a)
[tex]T=2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}[/tex]
[tex]T=2\pi \sqrt{\frac{1kg}{25N/m}}[/tex]
[tex]T=1.257s[/tex]

b)
[tex]v_{max}=\omega A=\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}*A =\sqrt{\frac{25}{1}}*0.03=0.15m/s[/tex]
[tex]a_{max}=\omega ^2 A=\frac{kA}{m} ={\frac{25}{1}}*0.03=0.75m/s^2[/tex]

c)
[tex]x=-0.03cos25t[/tex]
[tex]v=0.15sin25t[/tex]
[tex]a=0.75cos25t[/tex]

is this all correct?
 
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Looking sexy.
 
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so the period does not involve how much was pulled back?
 
  • #4
Nah.

And this is understandable since if you pull the block back a lot, sure it has a "longer way to go" to the equilibrium position, but it has more energy at its disposal.
 

Related to Spring Block System: Period & Max Speeds/Accel

1. What is the Spring Block System?

The Spring Block System is a mechanical system used to study the motion of a mass attached to a spring. It is commonly used in physics experiments to demonstrate concepts such as period, maximum speed, and acceleration.

2. What is the period of a Spring Block System?

The period of a Spring Block System refers to the time it takes for one complete cycle of the mass-spring motion. It is affected by the mass of the block, the spring constant, and the amplitude of the oscillations.

3. How do you calculate the maximum speed of a Spring Block System?

The maximum speed of a Spring Block System can be calculated using the formula vmax = Aω, where A is the amplitude of the oscillations and ω is the angular frequency. The angular frequency can be calculated using ω = √(k/m), where k is the spring constant and m is the mass of the block.

4. What is the relationship between acceleration and mass in a Spring Block System?

In a Spring Block System, the acceleration of the mass is directly proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the spring constant. This means that as the mass increases, the acceleration also increases, while as the spring constant increases, the acceleration decreases.

5. How does the amplitude affect the motion of a Spring Block System?

The amplitude of the oscillations in a Spring Block System determines the distance the mass will travel from its equilibrium position. A larger amplitude will result in a longer period and a higher maximum speed, while a smaller amplitude will result in a shorter period and a lower maximum speed.

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