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The stiffness factor k for a spring is the same as the deflection coefficient.
The stiffness factor k for a spring is the same as the deflection coefficient.
False (B)
In a simple mass-spring system, the relation between force and deflection follows Hooke's Law.
In a simple mass-spring system, the relation between force and deflection follows Hooke's Law.
True (A)
Helical springs are not commonly used in mechanical systems.
Helical springs are not commonly used in mechanical systems.
False (B)
The resulting system when a mass is attached to one end of a spring while the other end is fixed is called a simple mass-pulley system.
The resulting system when a mass is attached to one end of a spring while the other end is fixed is called a simple mass-pulley system.
The natural frequency of oscillation in a simple mass-spring system depends on the mass attached to the spring.
The natural frequency of oscillation in a simple mass-spring system depends on the mass attached to the spring.
The reciprocal of the stiffness factor k is called the deflection coefficient.
The reciprocal of the stiffness factor k is called the deflection coefficient.
A force-deflection diagram for a helical spring follows a linear relation where force is directly proportional to deflection.
A force-deflection diagram for a helical spring follows a linear relation where force is directly proportional to deflection.
The periodic time of oscillation for a simple mass-spring system can be calculated using $l = 2 ext{Ï€} imes rac{ ext{mass}}{ ext{stiffness}}$
The periodic time of oscillation for a simple mass-spring system can be calculated using $l = 2 ext{Ï€} imes rac{ ext{mass}}{ ext{stiffness}}$
Gravity has no impact on the estimation of the stiffness factor k for a spring.
Gravity has no impact on the estimation of the stiffness factor k for a spring.
A ruler is used in the experiment to measure the gravitational acceleration g directly.
A ruler is used in the experiment to measure the gravitational acceleration g directly.
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