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A spring of spring constant k=261 N/m is attached to a block of mass 1.38 kg and stretched horizontally to a position 15.0 cm from the springs equilibrium position. The spring and mass are released and oscillate in simple harmonic motion across a frictionless horizontal surface. What is the maximum speed obtained by the mass? m/s

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By Conservation of Mechanical Energy 1 kn 2 - I mv2 12 x 261x6-1572 = 1x 1.28x v2 V=) 4.2554 •2554 v=2 .0 62 m/s Maximum spee

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