Time Period of a Simple Harmonic Motion Calculator

This tool calculates the period of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion (SHM), a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement. 
CalculationInputs﻿﻿k
:100.0N/m​
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﻿﻿m
:1.0kg​
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Output﻿﻿T
:0.628s​
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T=1f=2πmkT=\frac{1}{f}=2π \sqrt \frac {m}{k}T=f1​=2πkm​​
Where:
﻿﻿T
 is the time period of the SHM, in seconds (s)
﻿﻿k
 is the force constant of the system, such as the spring constant, in newtons per meter (N/m)
﻿﻿m
 is the mass of the oscillating body, in kilograms (kg)
ExplanationSimple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a fundamental concept in mechanics and physics, serving as a model for various motions such as spring oscillations and pendulum swings.
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Simple Harmonic Motion of a spring, indicating the amplitude (A), time period (T) and frequency (f)
This calculator is particularly beneficial when:
Examining the dynamics of oscillatory systems like springs and pendulums in physics and engineering.
Developing mechanical systems where precise control of oscillatory behaviour is needed.
Conducting experiments or theoretical studies involving SHM.
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ReferencesHalliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2014). Fundamentals of Physics (10th ed.). Wiley.
Tipler, P. A., & Mosca, G. (2008). Physics for Scientists and Engineers (6th ed.). W.H. Freeman and Company.
Young, H. D., & Freedman, R. A. (2012). University Physics with Modern Physics (13th ed.). Pearson.