A ball is attached by two spring as shown [vvvOvvv]. If the mass is displaced a distance â–³x BELOW the equilibrium position h (see figure A). Determine whether vertical SHM is possible for the system shown.If so, find the natural frequency.

[Assume that the vertical extension â–³x is small compared with the extended length d' of the spring and (1+a)^-b is close to 1-ab if a is small.]

(Figure A,it shows where d, h, â–³x are located)

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By Newton's 2nd law, you'll get a=-(m/k)â–³x

Therefore w=(m/k)^(1/2)
f=w/2pi=(1/2pi)*(m/k)^(1/2)

To determine whether vertical Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is possible for the system shown, we need to consider the conditions required for SHM.

In SHM, the restoring force acting on the mass should obey Hooke's law and be proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The natural frequency of the system depends on the mass and the stiffness of the springs.

Looking at the system configuration, we can observe that the ball is attached by two springs, one above and one below the equilibrium position.

Firstly, let's consider the force exerted by the top spring. Due to the displacement â–³x, the top spring will exert a force on the ball in the upward direction. This force is given by Hooke's law as F_top = k_top * â–³x, where k_top is the spring constant of the top spring.

Next, let's consider the force exerted by the bottom spring. Due to the displacement â–³x, the bottom spring will also exert a force on the ball in the upward direction. This force is given by Hooke's law as F_bottom = k_bottom * â–³x, where k_bottom is the spring constant of the bottom spring.

The net force acting on the ball is the sum of the forces from the top and bottom springs:
F_net = F_top + F_bottom = k_top * â–³x + k_bottom * â–³x

For the system to exhibit vertical SHM, this net force should be proportional to the displacement â–³x and directed towards the equilibrium position. This condition can be expressed as:
F_net = -k_total * â–³x

To make it easier to analyze, we can assume that the spring constants k_top and k_bottom are equal, i.e., k_top = k_bottom = k. In this case, the equation becomes:
2k * â–³x = -k_total * â–³x

Simplifying further:
2k = -k_total

To check if vertical SHM is possible, we need to assess whether the spring constants can satisfy this condition. If the sum of the spring constants is negative, then vertical SHM is possible. If it is positive or zero, then vertical SHM is not possible.

Now, let's consider the natural frequency of the system. The natural frequency (f) is given by the formula:
f = 1 / (2π * √(m / k_total))

Where m is the mass attached to the springs and k_total is the total spring constant.

To find the natural frequency, we need to know the mass of the ball and the spring constant (k_total).

Therefore, to determine whether vertical SHM is possible and find the natural frequency for the system shown, we need information about the values of the mass and the spring constant (k_total).