A Block Attached to a Spring Undergoes Simple Harmonic Motion

question 25

Multiple Choice

A block attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion on a horizontal frictionless surface. Its total energy is 50 J. When the displacement is half the amplitude, the kinetic energy is:

• A) zero
• B) 12.5 J
• C) 25 J
• D) 37.5 J
• E) 50 J

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