3. A mass of 0.5 kg hangs from a spring of negligible mass. When an additional mass of 0.2 kg is attached to the 0.5 kg, the spring is stretched an additional 4 cm. When the 0.2 kg mass is abruptly removed, the amplitude of the resultant vibrations of the 0.5 kg mass is observed to decrease to 1/e its original amplitude in 1 second. (Note: The force on a mass due to gravity = 9.8 x mass.) The resultant displacement is given by the equation: x = A et cos(wat +ø) where at time t = 0, the decay in amplitude is assumed to be negligible and the displacement x is found to be 3.5cm. Calculate: a). The spring constant, S. b). The mechanical resistance, Rm- c). The frequency of damped oscillation, cod. d). The phase constant, Ø.
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
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