SHM Concepts
A vertical mass-on-a-spring system (oscillating in air) has a spring constant k and mass m. For each of the following statements select the correct option.
SOLUTION
• When the mass moves from the maximum displacement to the equilibrium position, the kinetic energy of the mass increases.
• When the length of the spring is cut in half, the frequency of oscillation stays the same.
• When the mass moves from the maximum displacement to the equilibrium position, the potential energy of the spring decreases.
• When the length of the spring is cut in half, the spring constant stays the same.
• When the mass is reduced by half, the period of oscillation decreases.