Oscillation of a spring and mass on an asteroid

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The period of oscillation T for a spring-mass system on an asteroid is determined by the formula T=2π√(m/k), where m is the mass and k is the spring constant. This equation is universally applicable and does not depend on gravitational acceleration, distinguishing it from pendulum motion, which is influenced by gravity. The conclusion drawn is that the oscillation period remains constant regardless of the gravitational conditions on the asteroid.

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Homework Statement


Find the period of oscillation T of the spring and mass on the asteroid

Homework Equations


[tex]T=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I have found the value for T but was wondering if T depends on the bodies gravity? Is the above equation only applicable to Earth?
 
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The period only depends on m and k. So it would be the same on the asteroid.
It's pendulums that have a period depending on the value of g.
 
I actually went and solved the equation of motion which shows that gravity does not affect the period.

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