Question

A block attached to a spring is displaced from equilibrium to the position x=+1.3m and released. The period is 2.6s. At what positions and times during the first complete cycle do the following conditions occur.

a) |v|=0.5vmax|, Where vmax is the maximum speed?

First position:  m . . . First time:  s.
Second position:  m . . . Second time:  s.
Third position:  m . . . Third time:  s.
Fourth position:  m . . . Fourth time:  s.

b) |a|=0.5amax. Where amax is the maximum magnitude of the acceleration?

First position:  m . . . First time:  s.
Second position:  m . . . Second time:  s.
Third position:  m . . . Third time:  s.
Fourth position:  m . . . Fourth time:  s.

Answer 1