cupid.callin said:well do you know how to find force due to a spring?
cupid.callin said:yes!
Now, which force do you think is responsible for the decrease in height of mass (not -kx one)!
cupid.callin said:yes ... now as you will know that at point where net acc. on body will be zero ... Fnet = 0
can you figure out m/k now?
Simple harmonic motion is a type of oscillatory motion in which a system or object moves back and forth in a regular pattern around an equilibrium point. The motion is described by a sine or cosine function and is characterized by a constant amplitude and frequency.
Simple harmonic motion is caused by a restoring force that is proportional to the displacement of the object from its equilibrium point. This restoring force can come from gravity, a spring, or any other force that follows Hooke's Law.
Simple harmonic motion refers to a specific type of periodic motion in which the displacement of the object follows a sine or cosine function. Periodic motion, on the other hand, refers to any motion that repeats itself over a regular interval of time.
Some examples of simple harmonic motion in real-life include the motion of a pendulum, the oscillation of a mass on a spring, and the vibration of a guitar string. The motion of a swing and the movement of a mass attached to a rubber band also exhibit simple harmonic motion.
In simple harmonic motion, the total mechanical energy (potential energy + kinetic energy) of the system remains constant. As the object moves back and forth, its potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and vice versa. This energy conservation is a key characteristic of simple harmonic motion.