A object-spring system oscillates with an amplitude of 4.0 cm. If the spring constant is 210 N/m and object has a mass of 0.50 kg, determine each of the following values.

Question

(a) the mechanical energy of the system
J

(b) the maximum speed of the object
m/s

(c) the maximum acceleration of the object
m/s2

Answer 1

A object-spring system oscillates with an amplitude of 4.0 cm. If the spring constant is 210 N/m and object has a mass of 0.50 kg, determine each of the following values.
(a) the mechanical energy of the system
J

(b) the maximum speed of the object
m/s

(c) the maximum acceleration of the object
m/s2

Answer 2

500

Answer 3

(c) 16.8