A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude of A; at what position, as a fraction of A, will two- thirds of the oscillator's energy be potential energy (set the equilibrium position to be the zero point for potential energy)? 1/3

A simple harmonic oscillator has an amplitude of A; at what position, as a fraction of A, will two- thirds of the oscillator's energy be potential energy (set the equilibrium position to be the zero point for potential energy)? 1/3

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Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter12: Oscillatory Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 24P

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