Physics20795 marksNumerical: Oscillating block motionOscillation of spring
An oscillating block of mass 250 g takes 0.15 sec to move between the endpoints of the motion, which are 40 cm apart. Find (a) frequency and (b) amplitude of the motion, and (c) force constant of the spring.
An oscillating block of mass 250 g takes 0.15 sec to move between the endpoints of the motion, which are 40 cm apart. Find (a) frequency and (b) amplitude of the motion, and (c) force constant of the spring. [5]
Quantity Value ------ Mass $m$ $250\text{ g} = 0.25\text{ kg}$ Time between endpoints $0.15\text{ s}$ Distance between endpoints $40\text{ cm} = 0.40\text{ m}$ --- Moving from one extreme endpoint to the other is half a full oscillation: $$\frac{T}{2} = 0.15\text{ s} \implies T = 0.30\text{ s}$$ ...