Answer:
16.4287
Explanation:
The force and displacement are related by Hooke's law:
F = kΔx
The period of oscillation of a spring/mass system is:
T = 2π√(m/k)
First, find the value of k:
F = kΔx
78 N = k (98 m)
k = 0.796 N/m
Next, find the mass of the unknown weight.
F = kΔx
m (9.8 m/s²) = (0.796 N/m) (67 m)
m = 5.44 kg
Finally, find the period.
T = 2π√(m/k)
T = 2π√(5.44 kg / 0.796 N/m)
T = 16.4287 s
