Physics Laboratory Manual
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Author: David Loyd
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Chapter 12A, Problem 3PLA
The mass m shown in Figure 12A-1 oscillates on a spring of spring constant k with amplitude A about the equilibrium position yo between the points y = yo+ A and y = yo ‒ A. Choose the correct statements about the kinetic energy K, the spring potential energy US, and the gravitational potential energy UG for this motion (Questions 1-4).
3. The kinetic energy K is (a) maximum at y = yo ‒ A. (b) maximum at y = yo + A. (c) maximum at y = yo. (d) zero at y = yo.
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