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Simple Harmonic Motion
FMA-2014-11 · 2014 F = ma (AAPT)

2014 F = ma Exam — Question 11

11. A point mass m is connected to an ideal spring on a horizontal frictionless surface. The mass is pulled a short distance and then released. Which of the following is the most correct plot of the kinetic energy as a function of potential energy?
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