The unstretched spring to be used has the following properties:
a. 3 coils per inch
b. Wire thickness is 0.125 inches
c. Free length is 8 inches
d. Spring stiffness is 275 lb/inch
The spring suspension system is arranged such that:
a. Each spring will support an equal load
b. Natural frequency will be as low as possible
If the total mass to be supported is 4875 pounds:
a. How many springs will be used?
b. What is the static compression?
c. How much spring length is available for compression?
d. What is the natural frequency?