The graph to the right shows position x(t) as a function of time for the three different mass-spring systems – in each case, the mass is the same. Rank the graphs based on the total energy of the system, from largest to smallest. a) A > B = C b) B = C > A c) A = B = C d) A > В>C e) С>A>В A' В

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The graph to the right shows position x (t) as a
function of time for the three different mass-spring
systems – in each case, the mass is the same. Rank
the graphs based on the total energy of the system,
A
from largest to smallest.
a) A>B = C
b) B = C> A
c) A = B = C
d) A> B >C
e) C> A > B
B
C
Transcribed Image Text:The graph to the right shows position x (t) as a function of time for the three different mass-spring systems – in each case, the mass is the same. Rank the graphs based on the total energy of the system, A from largest to smallest. a) A>B = C b) B = C> A c) A = B = C d) A> B >C e) C> A > B B C
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