A Block on a Frictionless, Horizontal Surface Is Attached to a Spring

question 84

Multiple Choice

A block on a frictionless, horizontal surface is attached to a spring that requires 125 N of force for the block to be stretched 15 cm away from equilibrium. From this position the block is released, and it begins to oscillate with a period of 0.25 s. What is the mass of the block?

• A) 0.66 kg
• B) 4.1 kg
• C) 1.3 kg
• D) 5.3 kg

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