Two identical spring–mass oscillators have the same spring constant and masses

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

Two identical spring–mass oscillators have the same spring constant kk and masses mm. Oscillator P is released from amplitude AA, whereas Oscillator Q is released from amplitude 2A2A. At the instant each passes through the displacement x=Ax=A, which oscillator has the greater kinetic energy? Briefly justify your answer.

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