A object-spring system oscillates with an amplitude of 3.8 cm. If the spring constant is 210 N/m and object has a mass of 0.50 kg, find the maximum speed of the object.
I already have the mechanical energy of the system. How do I find the maximum speed?
The mechanical energy is (1/2)k X^2, where X is the amplitude. That equals the maximum kinetic energy, (1/2) m V^2. V is the maximum speed.
That means
M V^2 = k X^2
V = X sqrt(k/M)
k is the spring constant; M is the mass.
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To find the maximum speed of an object in an oscillating system, you can use the conservation of mechanical energy. Since you already have the mechanical energy of the system, you can use that information to find the maximum speed.
The mechanical energy of the system is the sum of the potential energy and the kinetic energy. In this case, the potential energy is due to the spring, and the kinetic energy is due to the motion of the object. The formula for the mechanical energy (E) is given by:
E = 1/2 k x^2 + 1/2 m v^2
Where:
E is the mechanical energy
k is the spring constant
x is the amplitude of the oscillation
m is the mass of the object
v is the velocity of the object
In this case, you have the mechanical energy, but you need to find the maximum speed of the object (v). To do this, you can rearrange the formula and solve for v:
v = sqrt((2(E - 1/2 k x^2))/m)
Now, substitute the given values into the formula:
k = 210 N/m
x = 3.8 cm = 0.038 m
m = 0.50 kg
E = the given mechanical energy.
Using these values, plug them into the formula and calculate the maximum speed (v).