Hi All,

Continuing the spring discussion, what are the practical implications of =
a non-zero length?  Suppose one wants a 1.5 - 2.0 second vertical =
similar to an AS-1.  It isn't difficult to get there with a variety of =
springs.  If the chosen spring has zero force at say mid length how will =
that influence the operation over a zero length spring?  Isn't it period =
that matters and the zero length is important only for getting the =
longest possible length in period?








Hi All,
 
Continuing the spring discussion, what =
are the=20
practical implications of a non-zero length?  Suppose one wants a =
1.5 -=20
2.0 second vertical similar to an AS-1.  It isn't difficult to =
get=20
there with a variety of springs.  If the chosen spring has =
zero force=20
at say mid length how will that influence the operation over a zero =
length=20
spring?  Isn't it period that matters and the zero length is =
important only=20
for getting the longest possible length in period?
 
Randy