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Two identical blocks oscillate on different horizontal springs. Which spring has the larger spring constant?

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Answer:

(See explanation)

Step-by-step explanation:

The spring with larger spring constant is those which exhibits a larger natural frequency.


\omega = \sqrt{(k)/(m) }

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Answer: The spring that is oscilating faster (has bigger frequency)

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the frequency of oscilation of a spring is:

w = √(k/m)

Where k is the spring constant and m is the mass of the blocks, then if both blocks are identical, also their mases.

This means that if we see that one of the springs oscilates faster ( the frequency is larger) this should mean that the spring constant is larger.

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