A glider on an air track is connected by springs to either end of the track. Both springs have the same spring constant, k, and the glider has mass M
a) Determine the frequency of the oscillation, assuming no damping, if k = 125 N/m and M = 210 g .
b) It is observed that after 55 oscillations, the amplitude of the oscillation has dropped to one-half of its initial value. Estimate the value of γγ, using x(t)=A* e^γt * cosω′t
c) How long does it take the amplitude to decrease to one-quarter of its initial value?
