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How is the formula for period of oscillation derived?
t=2pisqrt(m/k)
t=2pisqrt(m/k)
How is the formula for period of oscillation derived?
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The formula for the period of oscillation, expressed as t = 2π√(m/k), is derived from the analysis of an undamped spring-mass system. By applying Newton's second law (F = ma) and the spring force (F = -kx), the differential equation d²x/dt² = -(k/m)x is established. Substituting the solution x = Asin(ωt) into this equation leads to the identification of angular frequency and ultimately the derivation of the period formula. This derivation is crucial for understanding harmonic motion in mechanical systems.
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