An oscillator consists of a block of mass 512.50g connected to a spring. When set into

oscillation with amplitude 38.00cm, the oscillator has a frequency of 2.5Hz. Find the (a) period, (b) angular
frequency, (c) spring constant, (d) magnitude of the maximum force on the block from the spring and (e)
maximum speed.

1 answer

yes

Did you know?

Did you know that an oscillator, such as a mass-spring system, can be characterized by various properties? In this particular case, a mass of 512.50g is connected to a spring and set into oscillation with an amplitude of 38.00cm. Here are some interesting facts to know about this oscillator: (a) The period of the oscillator is the time taken to complete one full cycle of oscillation. (b) The angular frequency of the oscillator represents how quickly it oscillates in terms of angles. (c) The spring constant, also known as the stiffness of the spring, determines how much force is required to stretch or compress it. (d) The maximum force exerted by the spring on the block corresponds to the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. (e) The maximum speed of the oscillator occurs when it passes through the equilibrium position, and it is dependent on the amplitude and other factors. These properties can provide a deeper understanding of the behavior of oscillating systems.