A body of mass is attached to a spring and performs simple harmonic motion

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Problem

A body of mass

0.20\,\text{kg}

is attached to a spring and performs simple harmonic motion. The period of oscillation is

0.50\,\text{s}

, and the total mechanical energy of the system is

0.32\,\text{J}

. Determine the amplitude of oscillation. (a)

0.10\,\text{m}

(b)

0.28\,\text{m}

(c)

0.14\,\text{m}

(d)

0.20\,\text{m}