A 020-Kg Object Mass Attached to a Spring Whose Spring Constant

question 17

Multiple Choice

A 0.20-kg object mass attached to a spring whose spring constant is 500 N/m executes simple harmonic motion.If its maximum speed is 5.0 m/s, the amplitude of its oscillation is:

• A)0.0020 m
• B)0.10 m
• C)0.20 m
• D)25 m
• E)250 m

Identify and differentiate between demand characteristics and experimenter bias.

Understand various strategies to disguise dependent measures and control variables.

Appreciate the complexity of measuring human performance and the sensitivity of different measures.

Understand the use and importance of deception and non-disclosure to minimize bias in research outcomes.

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