Simple Harmonic Motion - Mass on a spring

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A mass of 0.2 kg attached to a helical spring causes an extension of 0.05 m, allowing for the calculation of the spring's force constant. After being pulled down an additional 0.02 m and released, the time period of the oscillations can be determined using the spring constant. The maximum acceleration during motion can be calculated by considering the amplitude of the oscillation and the forces acting on the mass. The relationship between maximum acceleration and amplitude is crucial for these calculations. Understanding these principles will help clarify the dynamics of simple harmonic motion in this scenario.
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A mass 0.2kg attached to the lower end of a light helical spring produces an extension of 0.05m.

Calculate the force constant of the spring.

The mass is pulled down a further 0.02m and released. Calculate the time period of subseuent oscillations and the maximum value of the accelartion during motion. Assume g =10ms^-2.

I am struggling with all parts of the uestion - please can you outline a method for me to follow.

Thanks alot.
 
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Would the acceleration be g?

Thanks
 
nokia8650 said:
A mass 0.2kg attached to the lower end of a light helical spring produces an extension of 0.05m.

Calculate the force constant of the spring.
Already you have enough information to calculate the spring constant, and then use it to calculate the period and frequency of the motion.

The mass is pulled down a further 0.02m and released. Calculate the time period of subseuent oscillations and the maximum value of the accelartion during motion.
So what's the amplitude of the motion? How does maximum acceleration depend on amplitude? (You can also find the acceleration by analyzing the forces on the mass.)
 

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