Mass on a Spring: A 2.0-kg block on a frictionless table is connected to two springs whose opposite ends are fixed to walls, as shown in the figure. The springs have force constants (spring constants) k1 and k2. What is the oscillation angular frequency of the block if k1 = 7.6N/m and k2 = 5.0 N/m?

A. 2.5 rad/s
B. 3.5 rad/s
C. 0.40 rad/s
D. 0.56 rad/s


Answer: A

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