Chapter 14, Problem 24MCQ

Figure Q14.24 represents the motion of a mass on a spring.

Figure Q14.24

a. What is the period of this oscillation?

1. A. 12 s
2. B. 24 s
3. C. 36 s
4. D. 48 s
5. E. 50s

b. What is the amplitude of the oscillation?

1. A. 1.0cm
2. B. 2.5 cm
3. C. 4.5 cm
4. D. 5.0 cm
5. E. 9.0 cm

c. What is the position of the mass at time t = 30 s?

1. A. –4.5 cm
2. B. –2.5 cm
3. C. 0.0 cm
4. D. 4.5 cm
5. E. 30 cm

d. When is the first time the velocity of the mass is zero?

1. A. 0 s
2. B. 2s
3. C. Bs
4. D. 10 s
5. E. 13 s

e. At which of these times does the kinetic energy have its maximum value?

1. A. 0 s
2. B. B s
3. C. 13 s
4. D. 26 s
5. E. 30 s