Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 3-1
Nonlinear Oscillations and Chaos — Marion & Thornton
Physics — Mechanics · simple-harmonic-oscillator
Problem
A simple harmonic oscillator consists of a 100-g mass attached to a spring whose force constant is 104 dyne/cm. The mass is displaced 3 cm and released from rest. Calculate (a) the natural frequency ν0 and the period τ0, (b) the total energy, and (c) the maximum speed.