The equation for linear s.h.m is
a = -(constant)x
(a) what units does the constant have?
(b) Two s.h.m.s, A and B are similar except that the constant in A is nine times the constant in B. Describe how these s.h.m.s differ.
2007-09-19 10:31:44 · 2 answers · asked by Jezza 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
From a =-kx
k=-a/x, Thus k has dimensions of acceleration over length, which is inverse time squared. The units for these quantities can be whatever you want.
If the constant A is 9x bigger, then the frequency will be 3x the frequency of B.
2007-09-19 10:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Graph of acceleration against displacement for an basic harmonic oscillator is linear. that's a at present line that passes from the 2d quadrant rapidly interior the direction of the beginning place into the fourth quadrant.
2016-11-05 21:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋