Question: A block on a frictionless surface is attached to a spring and undergoes simple harmonic motion. If the spring constant is 200 N/m and the mass is 2 kg, what is the period of oscillation?
Options:
Correct Answer: 1 s
Solution:
The period T is given by T = 2Οβ(m/k). Here, T = 2Οβ(2/200) = 2Οβ(0.01) = 2Ο(0.1) = 0.2Ο β 0.63 s.