Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Oscillations - Problems - Page 443: 111c

Answer

The magnitude of the minimum acceleration is zero.

Work Step by Step

At the center of the block's motion, the spring is at its natural length. Thus the net horizontal force on the block is zero. Therefore, the magnitude of the minimum acceleration is zero.
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