child with mass of 10 kg gets into a toy car with mass of 65 kg on a playground, causing it to sink on its spring (with spring constant 327 N/m). An adult walks by and gives the top of the car a shove, causing it to undergo oscillations with amplitude 30 cm in the vertical direction. Assuming the oscillations are simple harmonic, what is the angular frequency of the oscillations? ω = (in rad/s) a. 0.673 b. 1.715 c. 2.088 d. 2.243
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
A child with mass of 10 kg gets into a toy car with mass of 65 kg on a playground, causing it to sink on its spring (with
spring constant 327 N/m). An adult walks by and gives the top of the car a shove, causing it to undergo oscillations
with amplitude 30 cm in the vertical direction. Assuming the oscillations are simple harmonic, what is the angular
frequency of the oscillations?
ω = (in rad/s)
a. 0.673
b. 1.715
c. 2.088
d. 2.243
e. 5.717
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