On a frictionless surface, a 1kg block oscillates on a spring with a spring constant of 20 N/m. At time t = 0 s, the block is 20 cm to the right of the equilibrium position and is travelling leftward at a speed of 100 cm/s. Determine: (a) How may this problem be simplified? (That is, what assumptions are made regarding the spring's mass and the sort of surface it is travelling across?) (b) Create an illustration/model of the scenario, highlighting the positive direction and beginning circumstances. (c) Determine the oscillation's period.
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.
On a frictionless surface, a 1kg block oscillates on a spring with a spring constant of 20 N/m. At time t = 0 s, the block is 20 cm to the right of the equilibrium position and is travelling leftward at a speed of 100 cm/s. Determine: (a) How may this problem be simplified? (That is, what assumptions are made regarding the spring's mass and the sort of surface it is travelling across?) (b) Create an illustration/model of the scenario, highlighting the positive direction and beginning circumstances. (c) Determine the oscillation's period. (d) Determine the system's total energy. e) Determine the amplitude. (f) Determining the phase angle.
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