If the total energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is 50 J and the mass is 2 kg, what is the maximum speed of the mass?

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If the total energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is 50 J and the mass is 2 kg, what is the maximum speed of the mass?
  1. 5 m/s
  2. 10 m/s
  3. 15 m/s
  4. 20 m/s

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Q: If the total energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is 50 J and the mass is 2 kg, what is the maximum speed of the mass?
Solution: Total energy (E) = (1/2)m(v_max)^2. Solving for v_max gives v_max = sqrt(2E/m) = sqrt(2*50/2) = 10 m/s.
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