Object Oscillation & Spring Shortening: Find the Answer!

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The discussion focuses on calculating the spring shortening when a 6.2 kg mass is removed from a spring with a spring constant (K) of 2755 N/m. The oscillation period is given as 0.3 seconds, leading to the angular frequency (ω) calculated using the formula ω = 2π/T. The key equations used include the elastic force equation (F_e = Ky) and the gravitational force equation (F_G = mg), which must balance when the mass is at rest. The conclusion drawn is that the spring shortens to its neutral position (y=0) upon removal of the mass, indicating that the previous extension can be calculated using the equilibrium condition.

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1 object of 6.2 Kg hangs 1 balance of spring mass and performs an oscillation of each 0.3 sec If K = 2755 n/m?
How much shortens the spring by removing the object?
Use pi ^ 2 as 10
 
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leprofece said:
1 object of 6.2 Kg hangs 1 balance of spring mass and performs an oscillation of each 0.3 sec If K = 2755 n/m?
How much shortens the spring by removing the object?
Use pi ^ 2 as 10

Can you add some thoughts please?
Perhaps some relevant equations?
 
I like Serena said:
Can you add some thoughts please?
Perhaps some relevant equations?

maybe w= 2pi/t
w= 6,28/0,3

I tried (2pi)sqrt(L/g) solve to L But I don't get the 0.022 m that is the book answer

it could be get the aceleration to get the force
to try f = Kx

SO CAN anybody help me?
 
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leprofece said:
maybe w= 2pi/t
w= 6,28/0,3

I tried (2pi)sqrt(L/g) solve to L But I don't get the 0.022 m that is the book answer

I'm afraid that is the formula for a pendulum with length L.
The formula for a mass on a spring is
$$\omega = \sqrt{\frac K m}$$

For this problem we won't need it though.
It appears you have more information than you need.
it could be get the aceleration to get the force
to try f = Kx

Good!
Let's pick $y$ for the coordinate though, to emphasize it's a vertical coordinate.
So we have an elastic force $F_e$:
$$F_e = Ky$$
And we also have the force of gravity.
$$F_G = mg$$

When the mass is at rest, the elastic force and the force of gravity have to be equal and opposite.
That is:
$$F_e = F_G$$
$$Ky = mg$$

Now if we remove the mass from the spring, the spring will return to its neutral position at $y=0$.
What can you conclude then about the $y$ where the mass was at rest before?
 

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