The Design Considerations for a Timing Mechanism Require That a Mass

question 45

Multiple Choice

The design considerations for a timing mechanism require that a mass of 1.6 g should undergo 5 oscillations per second when it is attached to a spring. What should the force constant of a spring be to achieve this?

• A)15.6 N/m
• B)3.1 N/m
• C)7.2 N/m
• D)1.6 N/m
• E)8.0 N/m

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