Question: A mass m = 2 . 5 kgm = 2 . 5 kg is at the end of a horizontal spring on a frictionless horizontal

A mass m=2.5kgm=2.5kg is at the end of a horizontal spring on a frictionless horizontal surface. The mass is oscillating with an amplitude A=1.5cmA=1.5cm and a frequency f=1.75Hzf=1.75Hz.
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Part (a)
Write an equation for the spring constant kk in terms of the variables in the problem statement (that is to say, only use the variables and do not concern yourself with the assigned values).
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Part (b)
Calculate the spring constant kk, in newtons per meter.
Part (c)
Write an equation for the total mechanical energy, EE, of the motion in terms of the variables in the problem statement (that is to say, only use the variables and do not concern yourself with the assigned values).
Part (d)
Calculate the total mechanical energy EE, in joules.
Part (e)
If the amplitude is doubled, what happens to the total mechanical energy? Choose the best answer

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