Physics Course/Oscillation/Oscillation Side by Side

Oscillation Side by Side edit

When apply a force on an object of mass attach to a spring . The spring will move a distance y above and below the equilibrium point and this movement keeps on repeating itself for a period of time . The movement up and down of spring for a period of time is called Oscillation

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The force acts on the object to pull the object down

F = m a

The Restoring Force of spring to push the object up can be calculated by Hook's Law

Fs = - k y

The oscillation stops when the two forces are equal or the net force on object is zero

m a = - k y
y =  
a = -  
 

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Any force acting on an object can be expressed in a differential equation

 

Equilibrium is reached when F = Fs

 
 
 
s = ± j  
s =