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Oscillations

Question 1
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

In a simple harmonic oscillator, when the oscillating object passes through the equilibrium position, which form of energy is at its maximum?

Question 2
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

In a simple harmonic motion (SHM), a system has a kinetic energy of 5 J and a potential energy of 3 J at a specific point. What is the total energy of the system at that point?

Question 3
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A mass-spring system oscillates with an amplitude AAA and spring constant kkk. If the mass is at a position where its displacement is half the amplitude (A/2A/2A/2), what fraction of the total energy is potential energy?

Question 4
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A mass-spring system oscillates with an initial amplitude of AAA and spring constant kkk. If, due to friction, the total energy of the system decreases to one-fourth of its initial value, what is the new amplitude of the oscillation?

Question 5
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

At what point in the oscillation of a mass-spring system does the mass have its maximum kinetic energy?

Question 6
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A 2 kg mass is attached to a spring and oscillates with a total energy of 16 J. What is the maximum velocity of the mass?

Question 7
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A mass-spring system is oscillating. What impulse is required to bring the mass to rest at the equilibrium position, given that its maximum velocity is vmaxv_{max}vmax​ and its mass is mmm?

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Question 8
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

At what point in the oscillation of a mass-spring system is the potential energy at its maximum?

Question 9
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A spring with a spring constant of 50 N/m is stretched to an amplitude of 0.2 m. What is the maximum potential energy stored in the spring?

Question 10
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A spring requires a force of 10 N to stretch it by 0.1 m. If a mass is attached to this spring and undergoes SHM with an amplitude of 0.05 m, what is the maximum potential energy?