State, with reference to simple harmonic motion, what angular frequency means.
A thin metal strip is fixed at one end so that it lies horizontally. A load of mass $M$ is attached to the free end. The load produces a displacement $s$ of the strip’s end, as shown in Fig. 2.1. The load is pulled vertically away from this position and then let go. It oscillates. Fig. 2.2 shows how the displacement $s$ of the load changes with the acceleration $a$.
Use Fig. 2.2 to find the displacement of the load before it starts to oscillate.
Use Fig. 2.2 to find the amplitude of the load’s oscillations.
Show that the load is undergoing simple harmonic motion.
Calculate the frequency of oscillation of the load.
Use Fig. 2.2 to find the displacement of the load before it starts to oscillate.
Use Fig. 2.2 to find the amplitude of the load’s oscillations.
Show that the load is undergoing simple harmonic motion.
Calculate the frequency of oscillation of the load.