The mass on a loaded spiral spring oscillates vertically between two extreme positions P and...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2003

The mass on a loaded spiral spring oscillates vertically between two extreme positions P and R equidistant from the equilibrium position Q. Which of the following statements about the system is not correct

  • A. the momentum of the mass is maximum at Q
  • B. the elastic potential energy of the spring is maximum at Q
  • C. the kinetic energy of the mass is maximum at P
  • D. the total energy of the system is always constant

Correct Answer: D. the total energy of the system is always constant



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