A Spring with Spring Constant K Is Suspended from the Ceiling.When

question 1

Multiple Choice

A spring with spring constant k is suspended from the ceiling.When a mass of M kg is attached to the spring,it stretches d₁ m.The mass is then pulled down an additional d₂ m and let go.Which one of the following statements about the resulting motion is true?

• A)The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2)kd₁.
• B)The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2)kd₁².
• C)The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2)kd₂.
• D)The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2)kd₂².
• E)The maximum kinetic energy is -kd₂.

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