What valley are you referring to?riseofphoenix said:
I don't necessarily understand the explanation given to the solution.
Is it basically saying:
A (valley) --> 0 (equilibrium) --> -A (valley) --> 0 (equilibrium) --> A (valley)?
A horizontal spring pulled from equilibrium refers to a situation where a spring is attached horizontally to a fixed point and then pulled or stretched away from its resting position.
A horizontal spring can be pulled from equilibrium by applying a force to one end of the spring, either by pulling or pushing it away from its resting position. This force causes the spring to stretch or compress, thus pulling it away from equilibrium.
When a horizontal spring is pulled from equilibrium, it experiences a restoring force that acts in the opposite direction of the applied force. This causes the spring to oscillate back and forth around its new equilibrium position.
The displacement of a horizontal spring affects its motion by determining the amplitude or maximum displacement of the oscillations. The greater the displacement, the greater the amplitude and the longer the period of oscillation.
The frequency of a horizontal spring pulled from equilibrium is affected by the spring constant, the mass attached to the spring, and the amplitude of the oscillations. A higher spring constant, a larger mass, and a smaller amplitude result in a higher frequency of oscillation.