Rearrangement of spring equations not making sense

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The discussion centers on confusion regarding the relationship between angular frequency (ω) and frequency (f) for springs. The correct equation is ω = 2πf, leading to f = ω/(2π), not f = √(ω/2π) as initially suggested. The square root confusion may stem from mixing up this equation with the formula for angular frequency in simple harmonic motion, which is ω = √(K/M). Clarification is provided that there is no error in the standard physics notes regarding these equations. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurately applying concepts of frequency and angular frequency in physics.
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Hello All,
Something that has bugged me as I have been working through my Physics notes is the statement:

angular frequency for a spring: ω=2πf AND f=√(ω/2π)

It seems to me that simply rearranging the angular frequency equation would give f=ω/2π.
I am confused as to where the square root is coming from.

Thanks for any clarification anyone can provide.
 
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There must be something wrong with your notes! ω does equal 2∏f and therefore f = 2∏/ω
 
Maybe you got it confused with the simple harmonic motion eq: \omega = \sqrt{K/M} ?
 

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