A block attached to a light horizontal spring oscillates without friction
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics
Problem
A 0.40kg block attached to a light horizontal spring oscillates without friction. At one instant it is 0.080m to the right of the equilibrium position and moving leftward with a speed of 0.30ms−1. The spring constant is 55Nm−1.
(a) Calculate the total mechanical energy of the system at that instant. Show all work and include appropriate units.
(b) Determine the amplitude of the oscillation.
(c) Find the maximum speed attained by the block during its motion.