IB Physics HL C 1 4 Period Frequency and Angular Frequency Topic Practice

One end of a light spring is attached to a rigid horizontal support.

An object W of mass 0.15 kg is suspended from the other end of the spring. The extension x of the spring is proportional to the force F causing the extension. The force per unit extension of the spring k is $18 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1}$.

A student pulls W down such that the extension of the spring increases by 0.040 m . The student releases W and as a result W performs simple harmonic motion (SHM).

Determine the period of oscillation of the spring.