A mass of 1.53 kg is attached to a spring and the system is undergoing simple harmonic oscillations with a frequency of 1.95 Hz and an amplitude of 7.50 cm. What is the total mechanical energy of the system?

A)

0.844 J

B)

0.646 J

C)

0.633 J

D)

0.955 J

E)

0 J


B

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GIVEN
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GA) = 1 W/m
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FIND
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