A cart on a smooth horizontal track is attached to a spring. The cart is displaced a distance $$\(x_{1}\)$$ from its equilibrium position and released from rest; its maximum speed is measured. How far must the cart be displaced from equilibrium and released from rest in order to double the cart's maximum speed?

A.
\(2 x_{1}\)
B.
\(\sqrt{2} x_{1}\)
C.
\(2 \sqrt{2} x_{1}\)
D.
\(4 x_{1}\)
Physics 1
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics 1 Problem Set 1 Year:2024 Question No:APPhysics12024AP0183

Answer:

A

Knowledge points:

6.1 Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
6.2 Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator

Solution:

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