A block oscillates on a frictionless horizontal spring with force constant and amplitude

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics

Problem

A 0.50 kg0.50\,\text{kg} block oscillates on a frictionless horizontal spring with force constant 200 N ⁣⋅ ⁣m−1200\,\text{N}\!\cdot\!\text{m}^{-1} and amplitude 0.10 m0.10\,\text{m}. Determine the percentage of the total mechanical energy that is kinetic when the block is 0.060 m0.060\,\text{m} from equilibrium. Express your answer to the nearest whole percent.

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