Mass on a spring

Definition

A mass on a spring refers to a system where a mass is attached to the end of a spring and can oscillate back and forth.

Related terms

Periodic Motion: It refers to any motion that repeats itself in equal intervals of time.

Amplitude:

The maximum displacement from equilibrium position in an oscillating system.

Hooke's Law:

It states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to its displacement from equilibrium.