A Mass That Can Oscillate Without Friction on a Horizontal

question 39

Multiple Choice

A mass that can oscillate without friction on a horizontal surface is attached to a horizontal spring and is pulled to the right and is released from rest.The period of the oscillation is 5.60 s.The speed of the mass is m/s at t = 0.50 s.What is the amplitude of the oscillation?

• A)1.00 cm
• B)3.00 cm
• C)7.50 cm
• D)10.0 cm
• E)15.9 cm

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