A small body of mass 180 g undergoes SHM with amplitude 18 cm, and frequency of 0.5 Hz. a) What is the total distance it travels in 12 sec? [3 marks] b) Calculate the spring constant. [3 marks] c) What is the maximum potential energy of this system?
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Since the frequency is 0.5 Hz, it means the body oscillates 0.5 times per second. So, in 12 seconds, it will oscillate 12 * 0.5 = 6 times. Now, during each oscillation, the body travels a distance of 4 times the amplitude (from one extreme to the other extreme Show more…
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