Chapter: Oscillations· Physics

A body of mass 0.2 kg performs linear S.H.M. It experiences a restoring force of 0.4N when its displacement from the mean position is 8 cm. Determine force constant.

Q.2 (vii) A body of mass 0.2 kg performs linear S.H.M. It experiences a restoring force of 0.4N when its displacement from the mean position is 8 cm. Determine force constant.

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Answer: \(k = 5\) N/m

\(F = kx\), so \(k = \dfrac{F}{x} = \dfrac{0.4}{0.08} = 5\) N/m.

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A body of mass 0.2 kg performs linear S.H.M. It experiences a restoring force of 0.4N when its displacement from the mean position is 8 cm. Determine force constant.

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