A 1.30 kg block of wood sits on a frictionless horizontal surface is attached rigid support by a spring. A 0.011 kg bullet moving horizontally with speed of 323 m/s embeds itself within the block. As shown in Figure. The spring is at the equilibrium length before the bullet is embedded in the block. The bullet-block system comes to rest after compressing the spring a distance of 32 cm. Calculate the spring constant. M m
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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