Question

The two graphs shown represent the motion of two blocks with different masses, m1 and m2. The blocks are oscillating on identical springs. Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between m1 and m2 and provides evidence from the graphs?

Answer 1

Answer:

M1 would seem to be slower because of a larger mass

x1 = A1 sin ω1 t1        describes the displacement

ω1 / ω2 = ((k1 / k2) / (m1 / m2))^1/2 = (m2 / m1)^1/2  since k's are equal

ω1 / ω2 = 1/2 from graph    (frequency of 2 is greater)

(m1 / m2)^1/2 = ω2 / ω1    from above

m1 / m2 = 2^2 = 4    so m1 would have 4 times the mass of m2