A block oscillating on a spring has period t = 3.0 s. note: you do not know values for either m or k. do not assume any particular values for them. the required analysis involves thinking about ratios. part a what is the period if the block's mass is tripled?

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Cecilia Berg

3 October, 01:20

A block oscillating on a spring has period t = 3.0 s. note: you do not know values for either m or k. do not assume any particular values for them. the required analysis involves thinking about ratios. part a what is the period if the block's mass is tripled?

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Marlee Green · Answer 1

Period, T = 2pi*sqrt (m/k)

If T=3 sec

3 = 2pi*sqrt (m/k) = > m/k = (3/2pi) ^2 = 0.228

If the mass is tripped,

T = 2pi*sqrt (3m/k) but m/k = 0.228

T = 2pi*sqrt (3*0.228) = 5.196 seconds