An oscillator consists of a block attached to a spring (k = 427 N/m). At some time t, the position (measured from the system's equilibrium location), velocity, and acceleration of the block are x = 0.134 m, v = -12.1 m/s, and a = -107 m/s2. Calculate (a) the frequency of oscillation, (b) the mass of the block, and (c) the amplitude of the motion.

a) 4.49Hz

b) 0.536kg

c) 2.57s

Explanation:

This problem can be solved by using the equation for he position and velocity of an object in a mass-string system:

for some time t you have:

x=0.134m

v=-12.1m/s

a=-107m/s^2

If you divide the first equation and the third equation, you can calculate w:

with this value you can compute the frequency:

a)

b)

the mass of the block is given by the formula:

c) to find the amplitude of the motion you need to know the time t. This can computed by dividing the equation for v with the equation for x and taking the arctan:

Finally, the amplitude is:

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