A block attached to an ideal spring of force constant oscillates with an amplitude of

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Problem

A 0.50 kg0.50\,\text{kg} block attached to an ideal spring of force constant 200 N m−1200\,\text{N\,m}^{-1} oscillates with an amplitude of 0.10 m0.10\,\text{m}. Calculate the total mechanical energy stored in the system. (a) 2.0 J2.0\,\text{J} (b) 10 J10\,\text{J} (c) 1.0 J1.0\,\text{J} (d) 0.50 J0.50\,\text{J}

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