The elastic constant of a helical spring is 9N/m. A 1kg body is attached from the spring and is made to move with simple harmonic motion. Determine the period of vibration of the body and the acceleration when the body is 40cm from its equilibrium position if the amplitude is 80 cm.

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The elastic constant of a helical spring is 9N/m. A 1kg body is attached from the spring and is made to move with simple harmonic motion. Determine the period of vibration of the body and the acceleration when the body is 40cm from its equilibrium position if the amplitude is 80 cm.

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