2007-02-23 04:30:41 · 4 answers · asked by Asdfjkl Z 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I'd have to agree with Eugene here. I am amazed how many people ask questions like this, so that nobody has any idea what they are talking about. I especially like when the question refers to a figure or table, so that answerers have absolutely no clue. But, I'll take a stab in the dark.
Are we talking about the frequency of a pendulum swinging under simple harmonic motion? If so, the answer is no, mass doesn't matter. All that matters is the length of the pendulum, or more precisely, the distance from the point of rotation to the center of mass of the weight.
2007-02-23 04:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by lango77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to a simple pendulum, the answer is no. It depends upon the length of the pendulum, not the mass.
If you are talking of an oscillating spring, it may depend on mass since the spring constant and resilience may change.
In general, vibrating masses have a natural frequency which is related to mass.
Please post a clearer question for better answers.
2007-02-23 05:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be more specific.
If you're talking about a pendulum, then no. The frequency is dependent upon the length of the pendulum arm, which, is mass-independent.
If you're talking quantum mechanically, then the answer is yes. Particles have wavelengths associated with them, called the de Broglie wavelength, and each of these wavelengths have a corresponding frequency. This wavelength is found using the particle's momentum, which it turn, is dependent upon its mass.
Hopefully this helps a little.
2007-02-23 05:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by ChemGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may know what you're talking about but we sure don't. The frequency of what ?
2007-02-23 04:35:08 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋