Physics
Intermediate

Spring Oscillation Period

Period of a mass on a spring.

Formula

T=2πmkT = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}

Variables

mMass
kSpring constant

Example

Heavier mass, slower oscillation

Did You Know?

A pendulum's period does not depend on how heavy the bob is, a fact Galileo reportedly noticed watching a swinging lamp.

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