physics question....plz help?

Lila S · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 10:52 PM

An ideal mass-spring system vibrating with simple harmonic motion would oscillate indefinately. Explain why.

thx any info greatly appreciated

rrc144psu · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 10:54 PM

I believe this is becuase when they say ideal, they mean there is no friction or energy loss, thus it will keep on going.

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