Hi, if there is a device that measures mass using an oscillating spring that has a known spring constant by measuring the period of its oscillation, can this device be used to measure mass in the space?
Yes, this device can be used to measure mass in the space. As you may know, a period of an oscillating spring can be calculated through a formula T = 2π * sqrt(m/k). As this period only depends on mass of the oscillating object and the spring constant and is independent of gravity, this device can accurately measure mass in the space.
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Yes, this device can be used to measure mass in the space. As you may know, a period of an oscillating spring can be calculated through a formula T = 2π * sqrt(m/k). As this period only depends on mass of the oscillating object and the spring constant and is independent of gravity, this device can accurately measure mass in the space.
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