A block attached to a spring of force constant oscillates on a smooth horizontal…

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Problem

A 0.20 kg0.20\,\text{kg} block attached to a spring of force constant 80 N m−180\,\text{N}\,\text{m}^{-1} oscillates on a smooth horizontal surface with amplitude 0.12 m0.12\,\text{m}. Answer the following: (i) Calculate the total mechanical energy of the system. (ii) Determine the kinetic energy of the block when its displacement from equilibrium is 0.06 m0.06\,\text{m}. (iii) Find the magnitude of displacement at which the kinetic energy of the block equals its potential energy.

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