Oscillator 1 consists of a spring with constant and amplitude

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Problem

Oscillator 1 consists of a spring with constant

k_1

and amplitude

A_1

. Oscillator 2 uses a spring with constant

k_2=1.5k_1

and oscillates with amplitude

A_2=0.80A_1

. Determine the ratio

E_2/E_1

of the total mechanical energies of the two oscillators.