Effect on angular frequency in a sping mass system

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Increasing mass in a spring-mass system decreases angular frequency, as described by the formula ω = √(k/m), where k is spring stiffness and m is mass. The amplitude of vibration does not affect angular frequency, which remains independent of amplitude changes. Spring stiffness directly influences angular frequency; a stiffer spring increases frequency, while a heavier mass decreases it. Phase lag does not impact angular frequency, as it only indicates the initial angle of the oscillation. Understanding these relationships clarifies the dynamics of spring-mass systems.
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i am trying to work this out from a very confusing book what would the effect on angular frequency be by

increasing mass
increasing amplitude of vibration
increasing spring stiffness
increasing phase lag

need to get this in my head before attemping to work out questions
 
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DR1 said:
i am trying to work this out from a very confusing book what would the effect on angular frequency be by

increasing mass
increasing amplitude of vibration
increasing spring stiffness
increasing phase lag

need to get this in my head before attemping to work out questions

What do you think the effects would be?
 
an increased mass would lead to an increased angular frequency
amplitude of vibration would again increase as its multiplied through w
it would have no effect on spring stiffness as i don't see any formule that use both parts but then having said that if it increases the mass that would have an effect on the sping stiffness
the phase lag would increase w as (wt+0) as such they are linked together

you don't have to tell me the answers even pointing me in the right direction would help
 
DR1 said:
an increased mass would lead to an increased angular frequency.
Consider that for the spring mass oscillator \omega=\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}.This tells you that the only factors that affect the natural angular frequency is determined by the physical properties of the system.So increasing the mass actually lowers the angular frequency.This is because a more massive object is harder to accelerate(second law).
DR1 said:
amplitude of vibration would again increase as its multiplied through w
No the angular frequency is independent of amplitude. .What do you mean by"multiplied through w"
DR1 said:
it would have no effect on spring stiffness as i don't see any formule that use both parts but then having said that if it increases the mass that would have an effect on the sping stiffness
the phase lag would increase w as (wt+0) as such they are linked together
Again look at this \omega=\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}} angular frequency is determined ONLY by m and k in SHM. A stiffer spring is capable of applying more force on the mass remember F=-kx(again the second law). The phase only tells you at what angle your rotating vector is at t=0 so it does not effect angular frequency
 
Thankyou very much for your assistance it all makes a lot more sense when its all written down in one place not over a whole book.
 
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