For a 15 kg mass, a 300 N/m stiffness spring is used. An initial 60-centimeter displacement is applied to the mass, starting from equilibrium. As soon as it was let go, it began oscillating against a smooth surface. Determine the amplitude and period of oscillation

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For a 15 kg mass, a 300 N/m stiffness spring is used. An initial 60-centimeter displacement is applied to the mass, starting from equilibrium. As soon as it was let go, it began oscillating against a smooth surface.

Determine the amplitude and period of oscillation.

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