A block of mass is attached to the end of a horizontal light spring
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics
Problem
A block of mass 0.50kg is attached to the end of a horizontal light spring. When set into oscillation, the block completes 40 complete oscillations in 50s on a friction-free surface.
(i) Calculate the time taken for one complete oscillation.
(ii) Determine the spring constant of the spring.
(iii) If the same spring is now used with a block of mass 1.00kg, calculate the frequency of oscillation of the new system.