A mass attached to a spring of force constant executes simple harmonic motion

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Problem

0.50\,\text{kg}

mass attached to a spring of force constant

100\,\text{N\,m}^{-1}

executes simple harmonic motion. Its speed is

1.5\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

when it is

0.10\,\text{m}

away from the equilibrium position. Determine the amplitude of oscillation. (a)

0.18\,\text{m}

(b)

0.10\,\text{m}

(c)

0.15\,\text{m}

(d)

0.13\,\text{m}