A spring constant, denoted as k, is a measure of the stiffness of a spring. It defines the relationship between the force applied to a spring and the resulting displacement. It is measured by dividing the force applied to the spring by the displacement it causes.
To calculate the mass of an object attached to a spring, you need to know the spring constant (k) and the frequency (f) of the oscillations. The formula is m = (4π²k)/(f²).
Yes, the spring constant can change depending on the material and dimensions of the spring. It can also change if the spring is deformed or damaged.
Friction is a force that opposes motion, so it will affect the motion of an object attached to a spring by decreasing its amplitude and slowing down its oscillations. It can also cause the spring to eventually reach a state of equilibrium and stop oscillating.
The frictional force can be determined by measuring the angle of inclination of the surface the object is on and using the formula Ff = mg sin θ, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and θ is the angle of inclination.