A spring in motion

Explore the rhythm of a mass on a spring.

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How it works

How it works.

x(t) = A cos(√(k/m)t); period T = 2π√(m/k).

Assumptions and limits

Ideal undamped spring with linear Hooke’s law; no gravity offset, collisions or energy loss.

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