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Record 1 1982-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Springs (Mechanical Components)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
OBS

The time for one complete oscillation of the mass is called the free period of the mass-spring system, and the distance up or down from the equilibrium position is the amplitude. The total displacement per cycle is frequently called the double amplitude.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
OBS

On appelle période libre du système masse-ressort, le temps d'une oscillation complète de la masse, et amplitude la distance maximale vers le haut ou vers le bas, à partir de la position d'équilibre. Le déplacement total par cycle est le double de l'amplitude.

Spanish

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