Another Messages 104 Reaction score 5 Thread starter Mar 14, 2019 #1 I don't understand. Why don't have ##mg## force action on this mass. Please explain this problem to me. Attachments หหกหกหกหก.png 45.4 KB · Views: 2,137
I don't understand. Why don't have ##mg## force action on this mass. Please explain this problem to me.
Chestermiller Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Homework Helper Insights Author 2025 Award Messages 23,752 Reaction score 5,950 Mar 14, 2019 #2 Apparently they are assuming that x represents the displacement from the equilibrium position of the mass, rather than the the displacement relative to the unextended length of the spring. That certainly conflicts with what is shown in the diagram.
Apparently they are assuming that x represents the displacement from the equilibrium position of the mass, rather than the the displacement relative to the unextended length of the spring. That certainly conflicts with what is shown in the diagram.