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

`M.E=41J`

Step-by-step 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=(1)/(2)km^2`

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

`M.E=41J`