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title: "A 0.4 kg object is attached to a horizontal spring undergoes SHM with the total energy of 0.2 J. The potential energy as a function of position presented by the graph."
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# A 0.4 kg object is attached to a horizontal spring undergoes SHM with the total energy of 0.2 J. The potential energy as a function of position presented by the graph.

A 0.4 kg object is attached to a horizontal spring undergoes SHM with the total energy of 0.2 J. The potential energy as a function of position presented by the graph.

![Diagram](https://nerd-notes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-24-at-5.43.05-PM.png)

**Part a)** What is the amplitude of oscillations? *(3 points)*

**Part b)** What is the spring constant? *(3 points)*

**Part c)** What is the kinetic energy of the system at point x = 2.5 cm? *(3 points)*

**Part d)** Indicate point or points where the kinetic energy equals the potential energy of the system. *(3 points)*

**Part e)** What is the maximum speed of the object? *(3 points)*


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