Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Problems - Page 323: 11

Answer

$$\pm \frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$$

Work Step by Step

From the stated conditions, we see that the potential energy is half of the total energy. $$E_{pot} =\frac{1}{2}E_{total}$$ When the mass is at an endpoint, x = A, the potential energy is the total energy. $$\frac{1}{2}kx^2=\frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}kA^2)$$ $$x=\pm \frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$$
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