Purchase Solution

Find amplitude based on the conservation of total energy

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

A 0.50-kg mass is attached to a spring with a spring constant of 20 N/m along a horizontal, frictionless surface. The object oscillates in simple harmonic motion and has a speed of 1.5 m/s at the equilibrium position. What is the amplitude of vibration?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The solution provides detailed explanation how to find amplitude based on the conservation of the total energy.

Solution Preview

m = 0.5kg
k = 20 N/m
v = 1.5m/s

At equilibrium pt the spring is not stretched or compressed, hence the entire energy in the ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Variables in Science Experiments

How well do you understand variables? Test your knowledge of independent (manipulated), dependent (responding), and controlled variables with this 10 question quiz.

Classical Mechanics

This quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge on Classical Mechanics.

The Moon

Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement.

Basic Physics

This quiz will test your knowledge about basic Physics.

Introduction to Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials

This quiz is for any area of science. Test yourself to see what knowledge of nanotechnology you have. This content will also make you familiar with basic concepts of nanotechnology.