Two bodies of mass m₁ and m₂ hang downwards, attached by massless springs of Hooke's constant k each, as shown in Figure 2. One spring is attached to the ceiling at one end and body 1 of mass m₁ at the other end. The other spring hangs below body 1 with body 2 of mass m₂ at the other end. Both bodies are subjected to the downward force of gravity and the elastic forces from the springs. Determine the frequency of oscillation of body 2 if body 1 is held in place at its equilibrium point.

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Two bodies of mass m₁ and m₂ hang downwards, attached by massless springs of Hooke's
constant k each, as shown in Figure 2. One spring is attached to the ceiling at one end
and body 1 of mass m₁ at the other end. The other spring hangs below body 1 with
body 2 of mass m₂ at the other end. Both bodies are subjected to the downward force of
gravity and the elastic forces from the springs.
Determine the frequency of oscillation of body 2 if body 1 is held in place at its
equilibrium point.
Transcribed Image Text:k k m₂ |X₁ Z2 X₂ Figure 2 Two bodies of mass m₁ and m₂ hang downwards, attached by massless springs of Hooke's constant k each, as shown in Figure 2. One spring is attached to the ceiling at one end and body 1 of mass m₁ at the other end. The other spring hangs below body 1 with body 2 of mass m₂ at the other end. Both bodies are subjected to the downward force of gravity and the elastic forces from the springs. Determine the frequency of oscillation of body 2 if body 1 is held in place at its equilibrium point.
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