Question: A block ( with mass ( M ) ) is placed on a horizontal smooth surface. A spring ( with spring constant

A block (with mass \( M \)) is placed on a horizontal smooth surface. A spring (with spring constant \( k=3.6\mathrm{~N}/\mathrm{m}\)) is connected to the block on one end, and a fixed wall on the other end.
(i) The block is "kicked" slightly towards the wall, so that it moves back and fro. The oscillation period is \( T=4.7\mathrm{sec}\). What is the mass of the block?
(ii) The initial kick leads to an initial speed of \( v_{0}=0.19\mathrm{~m}/\mathrm{s}\). What is the amplitude of the oscillation?
(iii) While air resistance is small, it is not negligible. Sketch a diagram to show how the displacement of the mass changes over time. (Mark horizontal and vertical axis to show the period and amplitude.)
(iv) Set up another spring and fixed wall on the other side. Again set the block into horizontal oscillation motion. What is the new oscillation period?
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