What happens to the period and frequency of oscillation (do they increase, decrease or remain the same) when increasingly larger masses are measured? Justify What happens to the period if the amplitude of the motion is varied? Justify.
Simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which an object undergoes oscillatory motion. The restoring force exerted by the object exhibiting SHM is proportional to the displacement from the equilibrium position. The force is directed towards the mean position. We see many examples of SHM around us, common ones are the motion of a pendulum, spring and vibration of strings in musical instruments, and so on.
Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum comprises a heavy mass (called bob) attached to one end of the weightless and flexible string.
Oscillation
In Physics, oscillation means a repetitive motion that happens in a variation with respect to time. There is usually a central value, where the object would be at rest. Additionally, there are two or more positions between which the repetitive motion takes place. In mathematics, oscillations can also be described as vibrations. The most common examples of oscillation that is seen in daily lives include the alternating current (AC) or the motion of a moving pendulum.
The student discovers that for the modeling of the BMMD, it is possible to use the ideal mass-spring system, so the student makes use of the computational simulation masses and springs (https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/masses-and-springs/latest/masses-and-springs_en.html) to establish the relationships between the relevant physical variables of the device. Answer the following questions from the use of the computational simulation in the Lab section, adapt to the conditions of space (zero gravity and zero damping).
What happens to the period and frequency of oscillation (do they increase, decrease or remain the same) when increasingly larger masses are measured? Justify
What happens to the period if the amplitude of the motion is varied? Justify.
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