Question: An object attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion modeled by the differential equation m d 2 x d t 2 + k x

An object attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion modeled by the differential equation
md2xdt2+kx=0 where x(t) is the displacement of the mass (relative to equilibrium) at time t,m is the
mass of the object, and k is the spring constant. A mass of 6 kilograms stretches the spring 0.25 meters.
Use this information to find the spring constant. (Use g=9.8 meters/second ?2)
k=
The previous mass is detached from the spring and a mass of 17 kilograms is attached. This mass is
displaced 0.8 meters below equilibrium and then launched with an initial velocity of -1.5 meters/second.
Write the equation of motion in the form x(t)=c1cos(t)+c2sin(t). Do not leave unknown constants
in your equation.
x(t)=
Rewrite the equation of motion in the form x(t)=Asin(t+), where 02. Do not leave
unknown constants in your equation.
x(t)=
An object attached to a spring undergoes simple

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