A block is attached to a spring of force constant and subjected to a horizontal…

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Problem

0.25\,\text{kg}

block is attached to a spring of force constant

100\,\text{N\,m}^{-1}

and subjected to a horizontal periodic force. Which driving angular frequency will give the largest steady-state amplitude? (a)

3.18\,\text{rad\,s}^{-1}

(b)

20\,\text{rad\,s}^{-1}

(c)

10\,\text{rad\,s}^{-1}

(d)

40\,\text{rad\,s}^{-1}