The elastic potential energy of the spring at position A is equal to the kinetic energy of the mass at position B. k Fs is negative a) M Stretched compared with (b) Frictionless Surface x k b) M Equilibrium Position (b) Frictionless Surface k Fs is positive x c) M Compressed compared with (b) Frictionless Surface True False
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At position A, the spring is either stretched or compressed, so it has elastic potential energy. Let's call this energy $U_A$. Show more…
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