Question

What is K In SHM?

Answer 1

1. SHM stands for Simple Harmonic Motion, which is described as a motion in which the restoring force is proportionate to the body's displacement from its mean position.
2. The term $k$ represents the spring constant or a force constant.
3. The restoring force always moves in the direction of the mean position.
   $F=-kx$
   where, $F$ is the restoring force, $k$ is the spring constant, $x$is the displacement of the spring
4. The formula for angular frequency in the SHM (Simple Harmonic motion) can be written as:
   $\omega =\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$
   where $k$ represents the spring constant, $m$ is the mass, $\omega$ is the angular frequency.
5. The spring constant determines exactly how much force will be required to deform a spring. The standard international (SI) unit of measurement for spring constants is Newtons/meter.
6. A higher spring constant means a stiffer spring, and vice-versa.