Simple mass-spring oscillator

Definition

A simple mass-spring oscillator refers to a system composed of a mass attached to a spring, which oscillates back and forth between two extreme positions due to the force exerted by the spring.

Related terms

Amplitude:

The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during one complete cycle of motion.

Frequency:

The number of complete cycles or oscillations that occur in one second.

Period:

The time taken for one complete cycle or oscillation to occur.