PHY2010 Homework 1


Problem 3: Your band's van has a natural resonant frequency associated with its suspension system (i.e the springs that keep it up.) When you load all your gear into the van, does the resonant frequency of the "system" increase or decrease --- and why?

a) increase - because you're closer to the ground
b) increase - becasue the springs are compressed
c) decrease - because the van sags
d) decrease - because there's more mass
e) stays the same
f) No answer


Problem 1 , Problem 2 , Problem 3 , Problem 4 , Problem 5 , Problem 6 , Problem 7 , Problem 8 , Problem 9 , Problem 10

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