A System Consists of a Mass Vibrating on the End

question 33

Multiple Choice

A system consists of a mass vibrating on the end of a spring.The total mechanical energy of this system

• A)varies as a sine or cosine function.
• B)is constant only when the mass is at maximum displacement.
• C)is a maximum when the mass is at its equilibrium position only.
• D)is constant,regardless of the displacement of the mass from the equilibrium position.
• E)is always equal to the square of the amplitude.

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