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Simple Harmonic Motion
FMA-2019A-04 · 2019A F = ma (AAPT)

2019 F = ma Exam A — Question 4

Amasslessspringhangsfromtheceiling,andamassishungfromthebottomofit. Themassissupported so that initially the tension in the spring is zero. The mass is then suddenly released. At the bottom of its trajectory, the mass is 5 centimeters from its original position. Find its oscillation period.
Source: Question 4, 2019 F = ma Exam A, © 2019 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the U.S. Physics Team. Adapted by PhysicsTrainer: reformatted into a separate question and answer choices for online multiple-choice practice; any shared setup from nearby questions is repeated here. Not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPT or the U.S. Physics Team.