Problem 16.6: Determine several properties of the mass-spring system

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A 200-gram mass is vibrating at the end of a spring as shown (position is given in centimeters and time is given in seconds). Restart.

  1. What is the spring constant?
  2. What is the total mechanical energy of the system?
  3. What is the maximum velocity of the ball?

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