The potential energy of an object attached to a spring is 2.70 J at a location where the kinetic energy is 1.20 J. If the amplitude A of the simple harmonic motion is 19.0 cm, calculate the spring constant k and the magnitude of the largest force Fypring, max that the object experiences. N k = m Fspring, max N II

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The potential energy of an object attached to a spring is 2.70 J at a location where the kinetic energy is 1.20 J. If the amplitude \( A \) of the simple harmonic motion is 19.0 cm, calculate the spring constant \( k \) and the magnitude of the largest force \( F_{\text{spring, max}} \) that the object experiences.

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\[ k = \quad \text{N} \hspace{-1mm}/\hspace{-1mm} \text{m} \]

\[ F_{\text{spring, max}} = \quad \text{N} \]

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In this problem, we need to determine two quantities related to a spring undergoing simple harmonic motion: the spring constant \( k \) and the maximum spring force \( F_{\text{spring, max}} \).

#### Given Data:
- Potential Energy \( U = 2.70 \) J
- Kinetic Energy \( K = 1.20 \) J
- Amplitude \( A = 19.0 \) cm (which is 0.190 m when converted to meters)

#### Relevant Equations:
1. The total mechanical energy in the system is the sum of the potential and kinetic energies:
   \[
   E_{\text{total}} = U + K
   \]
2. The total mechanical energy can also be expressed in terms of the amplitude \( A \) and the spring constant \( k \):
   \[
   E_{\text{total}} = \frac{1}{2} k A^2
   \]
3. The maximum force exerted by a spring \( F_{\text{spring, max}} \) can be found using Hooke's Law:
   \[
   F_{\text{spring, max}} = k A
   \]

#### Steps to Solve:
1. Calculate the total mechanical energy:
   \[
   E_{\text{total}} = 2.70 \, \text{J} + 1.20 \, \text{J} = 3.90 \, \text{J}
   \]
2. Use the total mechanical energy equation to solve for the spring constant \( k \):
   \[
   3.90 \, \text{J} = \frac{1}{2} k (0.190 \, \text{m})
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 20 of 25 The potential energy of an object attached to a spring is 2.70 J at a location where the kinetic energy is 1.20 J. If the amplitude \( A \) of the simple harmonic motion is 19.0 cm, calculate the spring constant \( k \) and the magnitude of the largest force \( F_{\text{spring, max}} \) that the object experiences. --- \[ k = \quad \text{N} \hspace{-1mm}/\hspace{-1mm} \text{m} \] \[ F_{\text{spring, max}} = \quad \text{N} \] --- In this problem, we need to determine two quantities related to a spring undergoing simple harmonic motion: the spring constant \( k \) and the maximum spring force \( F_{\text{spring, max}} \). #### Given Data: - Potential Energy \( U = 2.70 \) J - Kinetic Energy \( K = 1.20 \) J - Amplitude \( A = 19.0 \) cm (which is 0.190 m when converted to meters) #### Relevant Equations: 1. The total mechanical energy in the system is the sum of the potential and kinetic energies: \[ E_{\text{total}} = U + K \] 2. The total mechanical energy can also be expressed in terms of the amplitude \( A \) and the spring constant \( k \): \[ E_{\text{total}} = \frac{1}{2} k A^2 \] 3. The maximum force exerted by a spring \( F_{\text{spring, max}} \) can be found using Hooke's Law: \[ F_{\text{spring, max}} = k A \] #### Steps to Solve: 1. Calculate the total mechanical energy: \[ E_{\text{total}} = 2.70 \, \text{J} + 1.20 \, \text{J} = 3.90 \, \text{J} \] 2. Use the total mechanical energy equation to solve for the spring constant \( k \): \[ 3.90 \, \text{J} = \frac{1}{2} k (0.190 \, \text{m})
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