So more like this? Where the black rectangles are the supports?gneill said:
1. The force is 2N, not 2.6NCRobinson said:
dgood said:
The number of springs affects the motion of the box by altering the spring constant and the force applied to the box. In a box with two springs, the force applied is double that of a box with one spring, resulting in a faster and more oscillatory motion.
A frictionless table eliminates the external force of friction, allowing for more accurate observations and analysis of the springs' behavior. It also simplifies the mathematical equations involved in studying the motion of the box.
No, on a frictionless table, there is no external force to counteract the oscillatory motion of the springs. Therefore, the springs will continue to oscillate indefinitely without reaching a state of equilibrium.
The mass of the box affects the motion of the springs by altering the period of oscillation. A heavier box will have a longer period, while a lighter box will have a shorter period. However, the amplitude of oscillation remains the same regardless of the mass of the box.
If one spring is stronger than the other, the box will experience a net force in the direction of the stronger spring. This will result in a faster and more oscillatory motion, as the stronger spring will have a greater influence on the box's movement.
