Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1, Chapters 1-22
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.50P
A baby bounces up and down in her crib. Her mass is 12.5 kg, and the crib mattress can be modeled as a light spring with force constant 700 N/m. (a) The baby soon learns to bounce with maximum amplitude and minimum effort by bending her knees at what frequency? (b) If she were to use the mattress as a trampoline— losing contact with it for part of each cycle—what minimum amplitude of oscillation does she require?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1, Chapters 1-22
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