Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Oscillations - Problems - Page 442: 101b

Answer

$0.259$ m

Work Step by Step

We know that: $v_{max}=A \omega$ First, we need to find $\omega$: $\omega = 2 \pi f = 2\pi(3.2 Hz)=20.11 s^{-1}$ Since the block's speed is measured at equilibrium, it is at maximum speed. We find $A$ as: $A=\frac{v_{max}}{\omega}=\frac{5.2}{20.11}=0.259m$
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