A spring having with a spring constant `1200 N m^(-1)` is mounted on a horizontal table as shown in Fig. 14.24. A mass of 3 kg is attached to the free end of the spring. The mass is then pulled sideways to a distance of 2.0 cm and released.

Determine (i) the frequency of oscillations, (ii) maximum acceleration of the mass, and (iii) the maximum speed of the mass.

Explanation

Frequency `3.2 s^(-1)`, maximum acceleration of the mass 8.0 m `s^(-2)`, maximum speed of the mass 0.4 m `s^(-1)`.