A block of mass is attached to an ideal horizontal spring of unknown spring constant
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Problem
A block of mass 0.60kg is attached to an ideal horizontal spring of unknown spring constant. The block oscillates on a frictionless surface. At one point during the motion the block is 0.10m to the right of equilibrium and moving leftward at 0.60ms−1. Later, when it is 0.15m to the right of equilibrium, its speed is 0.20ms−1.
(a) Using only the information provided, determine the spring constant.
(b) Calculate the amplitude of the oscillation.
(c) Compute the period of the motion.