Question

A mass-spring system oscillates with an amplitude of 4.20 cm. If the spring constant is 262 N/m and the mass is 560 g, determine the mechanical energy of the system.

Answer 1

Answer:

$M.E=41J$

Explanation:

From the question we are told that:

Amplitude $a=4.20cm$

Spring Constant $K=262N/m$

Mass $m=560g$

Generally the equation for mechanical energy is mathematically given by

$M.E=\frac{1}{2}km^2$

$M.E=0.5*262*0.56^2$

$M.E=41J$