B Effect of mass on the acceleration of an elastic pendulum?

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Mass does not influence the acceleration of a simple pendulum in simple harmonic motion (SHM), but it does affect the acceleration of an elastic pendulum. The displacement from equilibrium varies with different masses, leading to changes in acceleration at specific times during trials. The discussion emphasizes the need to compare acceleration across trials with differing masses to understand these effects better. The relationship between mass and acceleration in an elastic pendulum is complex and warrants further exploration. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for analyzing the behavior of elastic pendulums.
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I know that mass does not affect the acceleration in a simple pendulum undergoing SHM, but how does the mass on the spring that makes up the elastic pendulum affect its acceleration? Certainly, there must be a change due to the displacement from equilibrium caused by each differing mass? I am talking about finding the acceleration at a specific time on each trial with different masses and comparing them. How would they compare and why?
 
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