Mass on a Spring: A 0.250-kg stone is attached to an ideal spring and undergoes simple harmonic oscillations with a period of 0.640 s. What is the force constant (spring constant) of the spring?

A. 2.45 N/m
B. 12.1 N/m
C. 24.1 N/m
D. 0.102 N/m
E. 0.610 N/m


Answer: C

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

The Moon is gravitationally attracted to Earth. Is Earth gravitationally attracted to the Moon?

A. No, the Moon has no gravity. B. Yes, but the force of attraction is less. C. Yes, and the force of attraction is the same. D. Yes, but the force of attraction is greater.

Physics & Space Science

The Declaration of Principles Concerning Activities Following the Detection of Extraterrestrial Intelligence states that the first thing to do after the detection of a possible signal is to

A) send a reply B) announce the discovery to the public C) confirm that it is genuine D) classify it top secret

Physics & Space Science

Charge of uniform density 90 nC/m3 is distributed throughout the inside of a long nonconducting cylindrical rod (radius = 2.0 cm). Determine the magnitude of the potential difference of point A (2.0 cm from the axis of the rod) and point B (4.0 cm from the axis).

A. 1.9 V B. 1.4 V C. 2.2 V D. 2.8 V E. 4.0 V

Physics & Space Science

Bulbs A, B, C, and D are identical and connected to a battery as shown. The bulb with the least current passing through it is

A. bulb C. B. bulb A. C. both bulbs A and B. D. both bulbs C and D.

Physics & Space Science