The Equation for the Period T of a Mass M

question 65

Multiple Choice

The equation for the period T of a mass m oscillating with simple harmonic motion at the end of a spring with a force constant k is . A mass m that is oscillating on a spring with a force constant of 0.52 N/m has a period of 2.1 s. On a second spring, the same mass has a period of 3.5 s. The force constant of the second spring is

• A) 0.43 N/m
• B) 0.19 N/m
• C) 1.4 N/m
• D) 0.31 N/m
• E) 0.75 N/m

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