A mass attached to 2 identical springs (please HELP)

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The discussion focuses on a physics problem involving a 0.020 kg cart held between two identical springs, requiring the calculation of the force constant, frequency of vibration, and maximum energy of the system. The force applied to hold the cart is 2.0 N at a displacement of 0.10 m from equilibrium. The solution involves using Hooke's Law to determine the spring constant and applying the formulas for frequency and energy in harmonic motion.

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Homework Statement



A 0.020 kg cart is held between two identical, stretched springs. A force of 2.0 N is employed to hold the cart in a position 0.10m from equilibrium. The cart is then released and allowed to vibrate from the 0.10 position.

a) What is the force constant for the springs/cart system?
b) What is the frequency of vibration?
c) What is the maximum energy of the cart? Where does it occur and what is the speed?


Homework Equations



...I really don't know

The Attempt at a Solution


...I really have no idea...a step-by-step solution would be greatly appreciated
 
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