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1 markHarmonic Motion

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

A mass, m, oscillates on the end of a coiled spring with spring constant, k.

Write an expression for the period of oscillation, T, of the mass-spring system.

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  1. 2(b)(i)On the grid provided on page 7, plot a graph of amplitude of vibration, y, against frequency, f.[5 marks]
  2. 2(b)(ii)a)For the block oscillating at maximum amplitude, determine the angular frequency.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(ii)b)For the block oscillating at maximum amplitude, determine the period of oscillation.[1 mark]
  4. 2(c)Calculate the spring constant, k, for ONE of the springs.[3 marks]
  5. 2(d)(i)On your graph, draw a line to show the possible variation with frequency of the amplitude of the vibration of the combined mass.[2 marks]
  6. 2(d)(ii)Briefly describe ONE situation in which it is advantageous to use the phenomenon illustrated in this experiment.[1 mark]

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