When a mass m is connected individually to two springs and , the oscillation frequencies are and . If the same mass is attached to the two springs, as shown in Figure, the oscillation frequency would be:
Explanation: If we connect a mass (m) to a spring on a frictionless horizontal surface, then, their frequencies will be –
and
Let k1 and k2 be the spring constants of springs S1 and s2 respectively.
Then the springs are parallel, their equivalent will be & frequency will be –
and
Thus,