Questions from Modern Physics

Q: A 0.150-kg toy is undergoing SHM on the

A 0.150-kg toy is undergoing SHM on the end of a horizontal spring with force constant k = 300 N/m. When the toy is 0.0120 m from its equilibrium position, it is observed to have a speed of 0.400 m/s....

Q: A wave pulse on a string has the dimensions shown in Fig

A wave pulse on a string has the dimensions shown in Fig. E15.31 at t = 0. The wave speed is 5.0 m/s. (a) If point O is a fixed end, draw the total wave on the string at t = 1.0 ms, 2.0 ms, 3.0 ms, 4...

Q: A harmonic oscillator has angular frequency v and amplitude A.

A harmonic oscillator has angular frequency v and amplitude A. (a) What are the magnitudes of the displacement and velocity when the elastic potential energy is equal to the kinetic energy? (Assume th...

Q: A 0.500-kg glider, attached to the end

A 0.500-kg glider, attached to the end of an ideal spring with force constant k = 450 N/m, undergoes SHM with an amplitude of 0.040 m. Compute (a) the maximum speed of the glider; (b) the speed of the...

Q: The tip of a tuning fork goes through 440 complete vibrations in

The tip of a tuning fork goes through 440 complete vibrations in 0.500 s. Find the angular frequency and the period of the motion.

Q: A cheerleader waves her pom-pom in SHM with an amplitude

A cheerleader waves her pom-pom in SHM with an amplitude of 18.0 cm and a frequency of 0.850 Hz. Find (a) the maximum magnitude of the acceleration and of the velocity; (b) the acceleration and speed...

Q: For the situation described in part (a) of Example 14

For the situation described in part (a) of Example 14.5, what should be the value of the putty mass m so that the amplitude after the collision is one-half the original amplitude? For this value of m,...

Q: A block with mass m = 0.300 kg is attached

A block with mass m = 0.300 kg is attached to one end of an ideal spring and moves on a horizontal frictionless surface. The other end of the spring is attached to a wall. When the block is at x = +0....

Q: You are watching an object that is moving in SHM. When

You are watching an object that is moving in SHM. When the object is displaced 0.600 m to the right of its equilibrium position, it has a velocity of 2.20 m/s to the right and an acceleration of 8.40...

Q: A 2.00-kg frictionless block is attached to an

A 2.00-kg frictionless block is attached to an ideal spring with force constant 315 N/m. Initially the spring is neither stretched nor compressed, but the block is moving in the negative direction at...