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Amplitude

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AP Physics 1

Definition

The amplitude represents the maximum displacement from equilibrium in a periodic motion.

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If the kinetic energy of a spring at its equilibrium position preparing to move to its negative amplitude is 20J, what is its displacement as it moves to its negative amplitude position given a spring constant of 100N/m. Assume surface is frictionless.
A mass-spring oscillator travels a total horizontal distance of 1.8m in 5 seconds. If its amplitude is 0.3m, what is the approximate period of the oscillator?
If the amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator is quadrupled, its total mechanical energy will
A block with a mass of 10 kg connected to a spring oscillates back and forth with an amplitude of 2 m. What is the approximate period of the block if it has a speed of 4 m/s when it passes through its equilibrium point?
If the amplitude of a simple harmonic oscillator is quadrupled, its total mechanical energy will _____

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