Question

Two separate masses on two separate springs undergo simple harmonic motion indefinitely (the surface is frictionless). In CASE 1, the spring constant is k, the mass is 2m, and the spring oscillates with amplitude d. In CASE 2, the spring constant is 2k, the mass is 2m, and the spring oscillates with amplitude 2d. 

 1) Compare the maximum force on the mass in each case: 

2) Compare the maximum acceleration of the mass in each case: 

3) Compare the total mechanical energy (potential energy plus kinetic energy) of the mass-spring system in each case: 

4) Compare the maximum velocity of the mass in each case: 

5) Compare the period of oscillation of the mass in each case:

Answer 1