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**Spring-Mass System and Kinetic Energy Analysis**

**Description:**

The image illustrates a spring-mass system with a mass of 100 g. The system's dynamics are described through three distinct positions labeled A, B, and C, representing the mass's movement as it oscillates.

1. **Position A**: This is the point where the mass is traveling the fastest. It corresponds to the spring's relaxed (equilibrium) position.

2. **Position B**: The highest point to which the mass is lifted. The system starts oscillating from this position.

3. **Position C**: The lowest point the mass reaches during oscillation.

**Analysis:**

- **Kinetic Energy**: The kinetic energy of the mass is related to its speed. At point A, the mass will have the maximum kinetic energy since this is where it travels the fastest due to the conversion from potential energy to kinetic energy as it moves from point B through A to C.

**Question:**

At what point will the mass have the most kinetic energy?

- ○ A
- ○ B
- ○ C
- ○ All points will have the same amount of kinetic energy.

**Correct Answer:**

- ○ A

**Explanation:**

The greatest kinetic energy occurs when the mass moves through the equilibrium position, point A, due to maximum velocity when all potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Spring-Mass System and Kinetic Energy Analysis** **Description:** The image illustrates a spring-mass system with a mass of 100 g. The system's dynamics are described through three distinct positions labeled A, B, and C, representing the mass's movement as it oscillates. 1. **Position A**: This is the point where the mass is traveling the fastest. It corresponds to the spring's relaxed (equilibrium) position. 2. **Position B**: The highest point to which the mass is lifted. The system starts oscillating from this position. 3. **Position C**: The lowest point the mass reaches during oscillation. **Analysis:** - **Kinetic Energy**: The kinetic energy of the mass is related to its speed. At point A, the mass will have the maximum kinetic energy since this is where it travels the fastest due to the conversion from potential energy to kinetic energy as it moves from point B through A to C. **Question:** At what point will the mass have the most kinetic energy? - ○ A - ○ B - ○ C - ○ All points will have the same amount of kinetic energy. **Correct Answer:** - ○ A **Explanation:** The greatest kinetic energy occurs when the mass moves through the equilibrium position, point A, due to maximum velocity when all potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
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Given,

A spring with mass m=100g

Position A is its mean position

Position B&C are its extreme positions

 

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