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Homework Statement
An ideal spring has a spring constant k = 30 N/m. The spring is suspended vertically. A 1.1 kg body is attached to the unstretched spring and released. It then performs oscillations.
(a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the body when the extension of the spring is a maximum in m/s^2
(b) What is the maximum extension of the spring in m?
Homework Equations
kx=mg
=> x=mg/k
a(max)=(A)(w^2)
w=2pi/T
T=2pi*(sqrt(m/k))
The Attempt at a Solution
k=30
m=1.1
a=?
x=?
I have to solve part B (amplitude) before I can solve part A. So, simple algebra sets
x=mg/k
x=(1.1)(9.8) / 30
=.35933 m
But this is wrong according to web assign. Could you tell me what I am doing wrong? Perhaps units or something?
Thank you!