Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
 

Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion problem 11


A mass of is suspended from a fixed point by means of a spring, as illustrated in the figure below.




The stationary mass is pulled vertically downwards through a distance of and then released. The mass is observed to perform simple harmonic motion with a period of . The mass is released at time . Calculate the total energy of oscillation of the mass.


 

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