Gravity and periods of oscillation

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The period of oscillation for both a mass on a spring and a simple pendulum is influenced by the acceleration due to gravity. On a planet with greater gravity, the period of oscillation for both devices would be less than 1 second. This is because a higher gravitational force increases the restoring force, leading to quicker oscillations. The discussion also raises the question of whether this is a homework problem, indicating a focus on understanding the physics concepts involved. Overall, the relationship between gravity and oscillation periods is critical to grasping the dynamics of these systems.
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a mass hanging from a vertical spring and a simple pendulum each have a period of oscillation of 1 sec. If you were to take these devices to another planet where the acceleration due to gravity is greater than on earth, would the period of each device be greater than 1 sec , less than 1 sec, or the same? why?
 
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Is this a homework question? What do you think the answer is?
 
Imagine you are on a planet with EXTREMELY strong gravity. Picture this in your mind.
 

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