A glider of mass is attached to an ideal horizontal spring on an air track
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics
Problem
A glider of mass 0.300kg is attached to an ideal horizontal spring on an air track. After being pulled slightly from equilibrium and released, it executes small oscillations. A photogate timer records an average period of 1.10s.
(a) Determine the force constant of the spring.
(b) If the mass of the glider is increased to 0.450kg, predict the new oscillation period.
(c) For the original 0.300kg glider, calculate the oscillation frequency and interpret its physical meaning in the context of the motion.