Is this calculation correct for v = 2πfA ?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a calculation for the maximum speed of a mass on a spring, using the equations for centripetal acceleration and frequency. The final calculation is v = 2πrf. There is some confusion about whether the mass is being rotated in a horizontal circle or bouncing up and down, and the meaning of A.
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Is this calculation correct for v = 2πfA ??

Homework Statement



Prove that maximum speed of a mass on a spring is given by 2πfA

Ac = Centripetal acceleration
r = radius
v = velocity
f = frequency
π = pi

Homework Equations



Ac = (v^2)/r
Ac = 4(π^2)r(f^2)


The Attempt at a Solution



If Ac = (v^2)/r
and Ac = 4(π^2)r(f^2)

then (v^2)/r = 4(π^2)r(f^2)

so v^2 = 4(π^2)(r^2)(f^2)
and v = 2πrf


Just wondering if there is something wrong with this calculation?
 
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ElectricJesus said:

Homework Statement



Prove that maximum speed of a mass on a spring is given by 2πfA

Ac = Centripetal acceleration
r = radius
v = velocity
f = frequency
π = pi

Homework Equations



Ac = (v^2)/r
Ac = 4(π^2)r(f^2)


The Attempt at a Solution



If Ac = (v^2)/r
and Ac = 4(π^2)r(f^2)

then (v^2)/r = 4(π^2)r(f^2)

so v^2 = 4(π^2)(r^2)(f^2)
and v = 2πrf


Just wondering if there is something wrong with this calculation?

Is this mass being rotated in a "horizontal" circle on the end of a spring, or bouncing up and down on the end of a spring [where A might be the Amplitude?]
 
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FAQ: Is this calculation correct for v = 2πfA ?

What does the equation v = 2πfA represent?

The equation v = 2πfA represents the velocity of a wave, where v is the velocity, f is the frequency, and A is the amplitude.

How is this equation derived?

This equation is derived from the formula for the speed of a wave, which is v = λf, where λ is the wavelength. By substituting the equation for wavelength (λ = 2πA) into the formula for velocity, we get v = 2πfA.

What are the units for each variable in this equation?

The units for velocity (v) are typically meters per second (m/s). The units for frequency (f) are hertz (Hz), and the units for amplitude (A) are meters (m).

Can this equation be used for all types of waves?

Yes, this equation can be used for all types of waves, including electromagnetic waves, mechanical waves, and sound waves.

What is the significance of this equation in the field of physics?

This equation is significant in the field of physics because it relates the fundamental properties of a wave (frequency, amplitude, and velocity) in a simple and concise way. It is also used in various calculations and formulas in physics, such as calculating the energy of a wave.

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