The problem uses the ideal spring force, in one dimension.  F = -kx, where x is the deviation from equilibrium, and k is the spring constant.  Calculate the particle's maximum speed (vmax), with these numbers: k = 2000 N/m = 2000 kg/s2 m = 5 kg (the mass of the particle) x0 = 0.2 m (the initial position) v0 = 5 m/s (the initial velocity) The all-too-common erroneous solution: v max = A ω = x 0 k / m = 0.2 m ⋅ 20 / s = 4 m/s . Your problem: You may not understand this problem fully, and may not be able to solve it.  Nevertheless, spot the egregious wrongness of the answer.

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The problem uses the ideal spring force, in one dimension.  F = -kx, where x is the deviation from equilibrium, and k is the spring constant.  Calculate the particle's maximum speed (vmax), with these numbers:

  • k = 2000 N/m = 2000 kg/s2
  • m = 5 kg (the mass of the particle)
  • x0 = 0.2 m (the initial position)
  • v0 = 5 m/s (the initial velocity)

The all-too-common erroneous solution: v max = A ω = x 0 k / m = 0.2 m ⋅ 20 / s = 4 m/s .

Your problem: You may not understand this problem fully, and may not be able to solve it.  Nevertheless, spot the egregious wrongness of the answer.

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