When do I use T = 2π√(m/k) in Oscillations & Waves, and what does it mean?
period of a mass on a spring.
T = 2π√(m/k) — period of a mass on a spring. Use it when: ideal spring, small oscillations. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.
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T = 2π√(m/k)
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