Magnetic Field and spring constant

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An unknown mass M has a period of oscillation of 1.0 second with a spring of unknown spring constant k. Adding 200g to the mass increases the period by 0.6 seconds. The discussion focuses on determining the values of the unknown mass M, the spring constant k, and the mass required for a 2-second oscillation period. The calculations involve using the formulas for oscillation periods and spring constants. Participants emphasize the importance of showing work for accurate assistance in solving these physics problems.
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An unknown mass M is found to have a period of oscillation of 1.0 second using a spring of unknown spring constant k. When an additional 200g is added to the initial mass, the period of oscillation increases by 0.6 seconds Determine: (a) The unknown mass M (g), (b) The spring constant k (N/m), and (c) the mass corresponding to an oscillation period of 2 seconds for this spring.
 
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An unknown mass M is found to have a period of oscillation of 1.0 second using a spring of unknown spring constant k. When an additional 200g is added to the initial mass, the period of oscillation increases by 0.6 seconds Determine: (a) The unknown mass M (g), (b) The spring constant k (N/m), and (c) the mass corresponding to an oscillation period of 2 seconds for this spring.

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