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Hot Springs is a resort city in the state of Arkansas and the county seat of Garland County. The city is located in the Ouachita Mountains among the U.S. Interior Highlands, and is set among several natural hot springs for which the city is named. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 35,193. In 2019 the estimated population was 38,797.The center of Hot Springs is the oldest federal reserve in the United States, today preserved as Hot Springs National Park. The hot spring water has been popularly believed for centuries to possess healing properties, and was a subject of legend among several Native American tribes. Following federal protection in 1832, the city developed into a successful spa town. Incorporated January 10, 1851, the city has been home to Major League Baseball spring training, illegal gambling, speakeasies and gangsters such as Al Capone, horse racing at Oaklawn Park, the Army and Navy Hospital, and 42nd President Bill Clinton. One of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the United States, the Assemblies of God, traces its beginnings to Hot Springs.
Today, much of Hot Springs's history is preserved by various government entities. Hot Springs National Park is maintained by the National Park Service, including Bathhouse Row, which preserves the eight historic bathhouse buildings and gardens along Central Avenue. Downtown Hot Springs is preserved as the Central Avenue Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city also contains dozens of historic hotels and motor courts, built during the Great Depression in the Art Deco style. Due to the popularity of the thermal waters, Hot Springs benefited from rapid growth during a period when many cities saw a sharp decline in building; much like Miami's art deco districts. As a result, Hot Springs's architecture is a key part of the city's blend of cultures, including a reputation as a tourist town and a Southern city. Also a destination for the arts, Hot Springs features the Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, and the Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival annually.

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    Finding Acceleration of Gravity for Springs Without a Given K

    Finding Acceleration of Gravity for Springs Without a Given "K" Homework Statement What I need is to gather data for the period, displacement, and mass of a certain object put on a spring. Later, I was asked to find the gravity--however I wasn't given a spring constant and I'm left on my...
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    How Does Doubling the Mass Affect the Frequency of a Spring System?

    Homework Statement https://aapt.org/physicsteam/2010/upload/2009_F-maSolutions.pdf #16 Homework Equations ω = √(k/m) The Attempt at a Solution So in this problem, I thought that given two identical masses on each side (that exert let's say Force F each), the net tension is not 2F...
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    Law of conservation of energy and springs.

    Homework Statement see the 2 image attachments. Homework Equations law of conservation of energy Fs = -kx Eg = mgh Ek = 1/2mv^2 Es = 1/2kx^2 The Attempt at a Solution i have no idea.
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    Normal Modes - 2 springs question

    Homework Statement Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution When i do the matrix multiplication of the 2x2 and 2x1 matrix, I get 2 conflicting solutions that don't match at all! So which one do i take to find ratio of X and Y?
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    What characterizes coil springs?

    I have to write a lab report on coil springs and what characterizes them. So, I decided to use several different coil springs. I hanged different weights on them. I proved Hooke's law. But, I think there is something missing. The teacher asked me to say what characterizes springs. I don't...
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    Question about springs in series

    Please help with this question, and if possible, please explain why. If one spring is compressed 5 inches by a 10 pound weight. How much is two identical springs in series compressed by the same weight (total compressed distance)?
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    Springs in Parallel? | Visualizing Compressed Springs

    Hi. I have a mass between 2 springs. See attachment. Both springs are compressed. I'm trying to convince myself that the springs act in parallel. I've done the calculations and it checks out ok, but I'm struggling to visualise this. In my mind, if an external force is applied to the mass to...
  8. L

    Springs in series (with a little twist)

    I have two springs, they are connected in series. I have the load-deflection curves for each spring. How can I get a combined load-deflection curve for the two springs if placed in series? Thanks Lovi
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    Maximum Extension of a Hanging Spring

    Homework Statement A perfectly elastic spring is attached to the ceiling and a mass m is hanging from the spring. he mass is in equilibrium when the spring is stretched a distance x(o). The mass is carefully lifted and held at rest in the position where the string is nether stretched nor...
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    Dropping springs (in free fall) and hoberman ball

    Homework Statement A) Explain what will happen if I drop a spring at equilibrium. B) Explain what will happen if I drop a Hoberman ball. C) Explain what will happen if I drop the spring in a falling elevator (in free fall). Homework Equations T=kx [b]3. The Attempt at a Solution...
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    Calculating force from a system of connected springs

    Homework Statement http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/1828/physicssprings.png Two identical masses on a frictionless surface are attached to two walls by springs, each with a force constant k1, and to each other by a spring with force constant k2. (See figure, where system is at...
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    Ranking springs in terms of spring constant

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Hooke's law. F = kΔx ω = sqrt(k/m) The Attempt at a Solution For part A F = mg = kΔx k = mg/Δx g is a constant so the spring constant is proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the change in distance that the spring...
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    What Friction Coefficient is Required for Outward Sliding at Points A and C?

    Homework Statement The unstretched length of a spring is 1.5 ft. What friction coefficient,μ, at A and C is needed so that P=500 lb would tend towards points A and C sliding outward? Given spring constant k=70 lb/ft Diagram- Inverted triangle such that height is 4 ft to point B. Force P...
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    Confusion about springs and hooke's law

    There is a statement in my book i can't really understand. "To stretch a spring, we must do work. We apply equal and opposite forces to the ends of a spring and gradually increase the forces. We hold the left end stationary, so the force we apply at this end does no work.The force at the moving...
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    Conservation of energy with springs and rotational motion

    Homework Statement Homework Equations T1 + V1 = T2 + V2 T = kinetic energy V = potential energy The Attempt at a Solution I am only confused about how to get T2. Here is how the answer key gets T2: I don't get why Va = Vb = 0. The wheels have some velocity so it doesn't...
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    Spring forces / Deflection of springs of members

    Homework Statement The brake linkage for a truck is actuated by hydraulic cylinder AB. Cylinder AB, springs CD, EF, and GH are the slotted tracks are all horizontal. The slotted tracks are frictionless. If the cylinder AB exerts a tensile force of 12 kips, determine the deflection d and the...
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    Calculating Potential Energy Stored in Springs

    A mass of 10kg hangs from an ideal (massless) spring from the ceiling. The mass and spring are in static equilibrium, so there is no motion. If the spring has a spring constant k=1000N/m and g = 10 m/s/s, what is the (potential) energy stored in the spring? PE = mgh and KE(of spring)=...
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    Question involving work and springs

    Homework Statement When a 4.00-kg object is hung vertically on a certain light spring that obeys Hooke’s law, the spring stretches 2.50 cm. If the 4.00-kg object is removed, (a) how far will the spring stretch if a 1.50-kg block is hung on it? (b) How much work must an external agent do to...
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    Two objects with springs collide

    Homework Statement Two air blocks with masses 224 g and 130 g are equipped with identical springs (k = 2490 N/m). The blocks move toward each other with identical speeds of 1 m/s on a horizontal air track and collide, compressing the springs. Find the maximum compression of the spring...
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    System of 2 Masses – 3 Springs

    Homework Statement Two particles, each of mass M, are hung between three identical springs. Each spring is massless and has spring constant k. Neglect gravity. The masses are connected as shown to a dashpot of negligible mass. The dashpot exerts a force of bv, where v is the relative...
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    Elastic potential energy - springs

    I know this problem has been asked before but i am trying to understand. Homework Statement A 2.00-kg block is pushed against a spring with negligible mass and force constant k = 400 N/m, compressing it 0.220 m. When the block is released, it moves along a frictionless, horizontal surface and...
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    Mass m suspended by two springs in series

    Hello guys I'm desperately trying to understand the solution of this assignement . What would be the differential equation og this Simple Harmonic Motion when you have a mass m suspended to 2 springs in series ?
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    Finding Lengths of Springs with Three Identical Masses

    Homework Statement Three identical 6.00kg masses are hung by three identical springs, as shown in the figure. Each spring has a force constant of 8.50kN/m and was 11.0cm long before any masses were attached to it. How long is each spring when hanging as shown? (Hint: First isolate only the...
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    Springs Question - Second Order O.D.E

    Hi all, I was wondering is you could help me with this springs question. We've only done springs hanging from a fixed support above being stretched, but now I've got a question where the spirng is being compressed. Homework Statement So, here's some basic info about the question...
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    Working with Springs: What Happens When Mass m1 is Pushed?

    Spring force always creates a doubt in my mind... My question is that.. When two masses say m1 and m2 are connected to each other via a massless spring... m2 is ahead of m1... if we push the block m1 towards m2 ..say with a force F..then what exactly will happen?? What i think is that...
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    Simple Harmonic Motion: Two Springs One Mass

    Homework Statement Two springs each have spring constant k and equilibrium length (L). They are both stretched a distance (L) and attached to a mass m and two walls. At a given instant, the right spring constant is somehow magically changed to 3k (the relaxed length remains L). what is the...
  27. M

    Hooke's Law with Series Springs

    Homework Statement The problem is in the attachment Homework Equations F=-kx k1x1=k2x1 The Attempt at a Solution I got as my answer Keq= (k1k2)/(k1+k2) i just wanted to see if i had the right idea or no.
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    Force NWhat is the significance of the little k in Hooke's Law?

    Hooke's law describes a certain light spring of unstretched length 37.0 cm. When one end is attached to the top of a door frame and a 8.00-kg object is hung from the other end, the length of the spring is 40.5 cm. (a) Find its spring constant. (b) The load and the spring are taken down. Two...
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    Potential Energy, Springs, and Friction

    Homework Statement A block of mass m rests on a plane inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal. A spring with force constant k is attached to the block. The coefficient of static friction between the block and plane is μs. The spring is pulled upward along the plane very slowly. What is the...
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    Springs in a car (damped harmonic oscillator)

    This is a problem I've been trying to solve for quite some time now. Any help would be appreciated. Homework Statement When a person with the mass of 105kg sits in a car, the body of the car descends by 2,5cm in total. In the car there are four shock absorbers filled with oil and a spring...
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    How Do Springs Work? - Explaining Physics Mechanism

    If you take a piece of steel wire and pull it with your fingers it is very difficult to stretch. However, if you coil that steel wire around a pencil it now becomes very easy to stretch. Why is a coiled wire (i.e.- a spring) really easy to stretch or squeeze but the same piece of metal, in the...
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    Statics. Equilibrium With Springs and Tension Question.

    Homework Statement The springs BA and BC each have a stiffness of 500N/m and an unstretched length of 3m. Determine the displacement d of the cord from the wall when a force F = 175N is applied to the cord. Homework Equations F=ks ƩFx=0 ƩFy=0 The Attempt at a Solution This is as...
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    Derivation of Potential Energy for two masses attached to three springs

    First of all, my question isn't completely unrelated to a homework question. I know how to answer that question using definitions in the book and mechanically get to the end. But I wanted to start from basic principles and arrive at the same answer. This lead to a contradiction which sent me on...
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    Help with physics homework regarding friction, tension, springs and centrifugal force

    Homework Statement The first problem I am having trouble with is as follows: A child pushes a 40kg sled across the ice at a constant speed. If μk = 0.05 calculate the force applied to the sled. Homework Equations I know that f=\muFN The Attempt at a Solution I know that the...
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    Springs and Impulse (how can I relate them)

    G'day I have an assignment to do where I analyse the bio-mechanics of long jump. I figured that I could possibly use a spring as an analogy of what goes on in the foot at take-off. The Achilles Tendon acts like a spring. However, I'm not sure if impulse explains why springs jump to high...
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    Automotive How to calculate suspended weight capacity of trailer springs

    Hello I am using an rubber suspension component from Rosta, and want to calculate the deflection over a range of weights acting on a lever attached to the rubber suspension units. HOw do I convert static weight to Nm of force for determining the deflection of the units? thanks here's...
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    Two ideal springs oscillating, find amplitude and phase difference between them

    Hi, I am repeating first year exams and would really appreciate some help with my study. Just can't seem to get my head around this problem. Homework Statement Consider two identical ideal springs with a mass m attached which are harmonically oscillating out of phase relative to each...
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    Calculating Young's Modulus for a Ring Chain of Springs

    I know that Young's modulus for a spring is Y= K*L/A where K: is the stiffness of the spring L: the original length of the spring A: the cross sectional area How does this formula change in the case of continuously distributed springs over a ring chain of radius R and a...
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    General relationship for springs connected in series

    Homework Statement What is the effective force constant of 2 springs which are connected in series? What is the general relationship for n springs connected in series? Homework Equations im not sure if i should use or is the formula for a series circuit also relevant? The...
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    Springs and masses connected together in a line

    Homework Statement So there are 4 masses in a line. They are connected by 3 springs between them, denoted by k_12 & l_12 (spring coefficient + natural extension length), k_23 & l_23, etc. Homework Equations Write down the f = ma equations of motion for all 4 masses. The Attempt at...
  41. Jalo

    Simple harmonic motion - Springs

    Homework Statement I have trouble determining the system of forces in systems with strings like the following: Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution My guess is it is: x1=L/3 x2=2L/3 mass 1: -kx1+k(x2-x1)=m1a1 mass 2: -k(x2-x1)+kx1=m2a2 I'm not sure...
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    Are my springs in series or parallel?

    Homework Statement If an object is held by two springs, one on either side, then is it in series or parallel? Homework Equations I know that the equivalent spring stiffness is given by f/x=k, and that the force must be the same if the spring constant of each individual spring is the same...
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    2 hanging masses with springs, find spring constant

    Homework Statement http://i.imgur.com/0gexJ.png Homework Equations F=kx (Hooke's Law), ƩFy=0 The Attempt at a Solution I drew a free-body diagram for each block. For block A, I get the equilibrium equation: Fa = (10kg)(9.81ms^-2) = 98.1N = kx_a x_a = 300mm-250mm = 50mm k = 1.962kN/m For block...
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    Springs: Speed when released & distance traveled.

    -------------------------------- Question: -------------------------------- A 1.6 kg block is pushed into a spring with spring constant of 1.0 x 10^3 N/m. The spring is compressed a distance of 2.0 cm [0.02m], and the block is released from rest in the horizontal direction. (a) Calculate...
  45. M

    Preparing for a phys final, springs and bouyancy

    Hey all, I am a little confused on this, I was trying to study and these two questions came up... I guess i am confused, I don't know the solutions and I want to know which it is and why... 1. A helium balloon is observed to rise up into the air at the front of the classroom, and is only...
  46. M

    Determine the stiffness of the springs being installed

    Homework Statement You are tasked to reduce the vibrations of of an old air conditioning unit through the structure of a building. To do this you intend to mount the fan unit on 4 free-standing spring isolators with a non skid base. By choosing the appropriate springs and configuration you...
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    MHB Dynamics Coursework; Angular Velocity, Springs, Force

    Question: The flat circular disc rotates about a vertical axis through O with a constant angular velocity of 240rpm. Prior to rotation, each of the 0.5kg sliding blocks has the position x=25mm with no force in its attached spring. Each spring has a stiffness of 400N/m, Neglect any friction...
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    Dynamics Coursework; Angular Velocity, Springs, Force

    Homework Statement The flat circular disc rotates about a vertical axis through O with a constant angular velocity of 240rpm. Prior to rotation, each of the 0.5kg sliding blocks has the position x=25mm with no force in its attached spring. Each spring has a stiffness of 400N/m, Neglect any...
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    Two identical springs with spring constant k and with two Identical masses m

    I am trying to figure out what the kinetic and potential energy of this system. A spring is attached to point A, a mass m hangs from the other end of the spring. Another spring hangs from the first mass, and another mass hangs from the second spring. There is no motion in the horizontal...
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    Oscillation of two masses connected to springs and a fixed point

    Q: Two masses m are connected by identical springs of constants k and they lie on a perfectly smooth surface. The extremity of one spring is fixed on the wall, the other one is loose. Find the equations for the motion of the system. Find the frequencies of oscillations. 1. Relevant equations...
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