A mass–spring system in SHM moves from to

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

A mass–spring system in SHM moves from

x = +\tfrac{A}{2}

x = +A

. State whether the work done by the spring force during this motion is positive, negative, or zero, and give a brief reason for your answer.