A simple harmonic oscillator (SHO) with a mass of 55 kg has a total energy of 4693 J. Determine how fast the SHO is moving when its potential energy is 10 times its kinetic energy. Express your answer using appropriate mks units. V = O Finding x Determine the position of a SHO (a block-spring system) when its total energy is 8 times its potential energy. Express your answer in tern of the amplitude [Example: if you determined x = 0.86 × A, you would enter 0.86 into the box below.]. position = A x

A simple harmonic oscillator (SHO) with a mass of 55 kg has a total energy of 4693 J. Determine how fast the SHO is moving when its potential energy is 10 times its kinetic energy. Express your answer using appropriate mks units. V = O Finding x Determine the position of a SHO (a block-spring system) when its total energy is 8 times its potential energy. Express your answer in tern of the amplitude [Example: if you determined x = 0.86 × A, you would enter 0.86 into the box below.]. position = A x

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

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Chapter3: Oscillations

Section: Chapter Questions

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