Oscillations, calculating spring constant, amplitude, period

In summary, a spring with a spring constant of 19.6 N/m is stretched 0.150m when a 0.300kg object is hung from it. When it is stretched an additional 0.100m and released, it has an amplitude of 0.100, a period of 0.777s, a frequency of 1.3 Hz, and an angular velocity of 8.08 rad/s. The maximum magnitude of velocity is 0.808 m/s and the maximum magnitude of acceleration is 6.53 m/s^2, occurring at certain positions on a sketch. Hooke's law and equations for calculating these values were used.
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Homework Statement


A spring stretches 0.150m when a 0.300kg object is hung from it. The spring is then stretched an additional 0.100m from this equilibrium point and released.

A) Calculate the spring constant (k)

B) Calculate the amplitude, period of motion T, frequency f and angular velocity ω

C) Find the maximum magnitude of the velocity, vmax and indicate the positions that it occurs on your sketch

D) Find the maximum magnitude of the acceleration and indicate the positions that it occurs on your sketch.


Homework Equations


Hooke's law, F=mg=kx
ω=sqrt(k/m)
T=2∏/ω = 2∏ * sqrt(m/k)
f=ω/2∏
ω=sqrt(k/m)



The Attempt at a Solution


A) k=f/x=mg/x=(0.300)(9.80)/0.150 = 19.6 N/m

B) amplitude=0.100
T=0.777
f=1.3
ω=8.08

C) 1/2 *mv^2 = 1/2 * kA^2
v=A*sqrt(k/m)=0.808 m/s

Is this value for C correct?

D) a=kA/m = (19.6*0.100)/0.300 = 6.53 m/s^2
 
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Related to Oscillations, calculating spring constant, amplitude, period

1. What are oscillations and how do they occur?

Oscillations refer to the repetitive back-and-forth motion of a system around a fixed point or equilibrium position. They occur when a restoring force acts on a system, bringing it back to its equilibrium position after it has been disturbed.

2. How do you calculate the spring constant?

The spring constant, also known as the force constant, is a measure of the stiffness of a spring. It can be calculated by dividing the applied force by the resulting displacement of the spring.

3. What is the amplitude of an oscillation?

The amplitude of an oscillation is the maximum displacement of the system from its equilibrium position. In other words, it is the distance from the equilibrium to the highest point of the oscillation.

4. How is the period of an oscillation related to its frequency?

The period of an oscillation is the time it takes for one complete cycle, while the frequency is the number of cycles per second. These two quantities are inversely related - as the frequency increases, the period decreases, and vice versa.

5. How does the mass of an object affect its oscillation?

The mass of an object affects its oscillation by changing its inertia, or resistance to motion. A heavier object will have a larger inertia and thus require a greater force to cause oscillation compared to a lighter object with a smaller inertia.

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