A particle of mass is attached to a light spring and oscillates along a horizontal line

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

A particle of mass 0.20 kg0.20\,\text{kg} is attached to a light spring and oscillates along a horizontal line. The total mechanical energy of the system is 1.8 J1.8\,\text{J}. When the displacement of the particle is 0.050 m0.050\,\text{m}, its potential energy is 0.60 J0.60\,\text{J}. (a) Determine the amplitude of oscillation. (b) Calculate the angular frequency of oscillation. (c) Find the maximum speed of the particle. (d) When the displacement is 0.020 m0.020\,\text{m}, compute the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the particle.

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