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aatari
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Hi Guys,
So I am using the following simulation for this activity (Mass and Springs).
The concept I need help with is to understand why when attaching a mass, the spring moves downward when the gravity is zero? If there is no gravity my limited understanding is that spring should not move.
Can someone please help me understand this phenomenon.
Thanks!
1. Homework Statement
How can you account for the behaviour of masses on springs when the force of gravity is zero? Give your answer both qualitatively (written explanation) and mathematically (algebraic explanation).
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Fs = Fg
Fg = mg
Fs = k.x
So I am using the following simulation for this activity (Mass and Springs).
The concept I need help with is to understand why when attaching a mass, the spring moves downward when the gravity is zero? If there is no gravity my limited understanding is that spring should not move.
Can someone please help me understand this phenomenon.
Thanks!
1. Homework Statement
How can you account for the behaviour of masses on springs when the force of gravity is zero? Give your answer both qualitatively (written explanation) and mathematically (algebraic explanation).
Homework Equations
[/B]
Fs = Fg
Fg = mg
Fs = k.x