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question 14

Multiple Choice

A mass of 0.40 kg,attached to a spring with a spring constant of 80 N/m,is set into simple harmonic motion.What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the mass when at its maximum displacement of 0.050 m from the equilibrium position?

• A) zero
• B) 5 m/s²
• C) 10 m/s²
• D) 20 m/s²

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