1. Does the period of oscillation increase or decrease as the mass is increased? Does a more massive cart oscillate faster or slower? 2. If the initial displacement from equilibrium (amplitude) is changed, does the period of oscillation change? Try it.
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The period of oscillation: In a simple harmonic motion like a pendulum, the period of oscillation increases as the mass is increased. This is because the period of oscillation is directly proportional to the square root of the mass. So, a more massive cart would Show more…
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