Angular frequency of plank attached to spring

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The discussion revolves around calculating the angular frequency of a horizontal plank attached to a spring. The plank has a mass of 2 kg and a length of 1 m, with a spring constant of 1000 N/m. The correct formula for angular frequency is provided, but the calculations yield an incorrect result. The moment of inertia is calculated using the formula for a thin rod pivoted at one end, but there seems to be confusion in applying the values correctly. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the importance of accurately substituting values into the equations to arrive at the correct angular frequency.
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Homework Statement


A horizontal plank (mass 2kg, length 1m) is pivoted at one end. A spring (k=1000N/m) is attached at the other end. Find the angular frequency for small oscillations.

Answer: ω=39rad/s

Homework Equations


ω = √(mgd + kΔxd/I)
I think I would be treating the plank as a long thin rod with rotational axis through the end (since I'm not provided with the dimensions of the plank), so I = 1/3mL2 + md2
Where L: length of the rod, d: distance between pivot and rod's centre of mass (d=L/2)

The Attempt at a Solution


I = 1/3mL2 + md2 = 1/3mL2 + m(L/2)2

ω = √(mgd + kΔxd/I)
mgd component --> mg(L/2)
kΔxd component --> mg(L/2)2

Substituting all the known values...
ω = √[(2)(9.8)(1/2) + 1000(12)] / [(1/3)(2)(12) + 2(1/2)2]
ω = √1009.8/1.16 = 29.4

Still not getting the correct answer.
 

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vetgirl1990 said:
##I = 1/3mL^2 + md^2 = 1/3mL^2 + m(L/2)^2##
Not so.
 
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