The force constant of a spring is increased by 4 % while the amplitude of oscillation…

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

Problem

The force constant of a spring is increased by 4 % while the amplitude of oscillation is decreased by 2 %. Calculate the approximate percentage change in the total mechanical energy of the resulting simple harmonic motion.

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