A mass oscillates horizontally on a spring with amplitude

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

0.50\,\text{kg}

mass oscillates horizontally on a spring with amplitude

0.10\,\text{m}

. When the mass is

0.050\,\text{m}

from the equilibrium position, what fraction of the system’s total mechanical energy is kinetic? (a)

50\%

(b)

86.6\%

(c)

75\%

(d)

25\%