A block executing simple harmonic motion is from its equilibrium position when its…

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics

Problem

A 0.40 kg0.40\,\text{kg} block executing simple harmonic motion is 0.03 m0.03\,\text{m} from its equilibrium position when its acceleration towards the centre is 1.2 m s−21.2\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}. Determine the force constant of the spring.

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