Problems
Problem 2.1:
At what point during the oscillation of a spring is the force on the mass
greatest?
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Problem 2.2:
What is the period of oscillation of a mass of 40 kg on a spring with constant
k = 10 N/m?
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Problem 2.3:
A mass of 2 kg is attached to a spring with constant 18 N/m. It is then
displaced to the point x = 2. How much time does it take for the block to
travel to the point x = 1?
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Problem 2.4:
A 4 kg mass attached to a spring is observed to oscillate with a period of 2
seconds.
What is the period of oscillation if a 6 kg mass is attached to the spring?
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Problem 2.5:
A mass of 2 kg oscillating on a spring with constant 4 N/m passes through its
equilibrium point with a velocity of 8 m/s. What is the energy of the system at
this point? From your answer derive the maximum displacement, xm of the
mass.
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