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The frequency of vibration f of a mass m suspended from a spring of spring constant K is given by a relation of this type f = C m^x K^y; where C is a dimensionless quantity. The value of x and y are:

A

x = 1/2, y = 1/2

B

x = -1/2, y = -1/2

C

x = 1/2, y = -1/2

D

x = -1/2, y = 1/2

Step-by-Step Solution

We use the method of dimensional analysis to equate the dimensions of both sides of the equation f=CmxKyf = C m^x K^y.

  1. Identify Dimensions : Frequency (ff): Dimensions are [T1][T^{-1}]. Mass (mm): Dimensions are [M][M]. Spring Constant (KK): Defined as Force per unit length. Dimensions are [MLT2][L]=[MT2]\frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L]} = [MT^{-2}]. Constant (CC): Dimensionless [M0L0T0][M^0L^0T^0].

  2. Apply Principle of Homogeneity : Equating the dimensions on both sides: [f]=[m]x[K]y[f] = [m]^x [K]^y [M0L0T1]=[M]x[MT2]y[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}] = [M]^x [MT^{-2}]^y [M0L0T1]=[M]x+y[T]2y[M^0 L^0 T^{-1}] = [M]^{x+y} [T]^{-2y}

  3. Solve for x and y: Comparing dimensions of Time (TT): 1=2yy=1/2-1 = -2y \Rightarrow y = 1/2. Comparing dimensions of Mass (MM): 0=x+yx=yx=1/20 = x + y \Rightarrow x = -y \Rightarrow x = -1/2.

Thus, the correct values are x=1/2x = -1/2 and y=1/2y = 1/2. This corresponds to the physical formula f=12πKmf = \frac{1}{2\pi}\sqrt{\frac{K}{m}}.

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