Confirm my answers on Oscillating Springs?

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The discussion revolves around solving problems related to oscillating springs, specifically finding speed, acceleration, and time for a block at a distance from the equilibrium position. For problem 12, the user calculated the speed as approximately 0.1984 m/s after converting units correctly. In problem 13, they questioned the use of the maximum acceleration equation, indicating uncertainty about its applicability at different positions. For problem 14, they attempted to find the time taken for the block to move to 2.5 cm but were unsure about their calculations and unit conversions. Overall, the thread seeks confirmation and assistance on these physics problems related to oscillating springs.
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confirm my answers on Oscillating Springs??

Can anyone confirm or adjust my answers for problems 12 and 14? Also can someone help me start on problem 13.. Thanks guys I really appreciate the help

Homework Statement



012
Find the speed of the block when it is 2.5 cm
from the equilibrium position.
Answer in units of m/s.

013
Find its acceleration at 2.5 cm from the equilibrium position.
Answer in units of m/s2.

014
Find the time it takes the block to move from
x = 0 to x = 2.5 cm.
Answer in units of s.

Homework Equations


M= 0.7kg
k= 14.7 N/m
A= 5cm
w= 4.58 rads/s
T= 1.37s

The Attempt at a Solution



#14: x(t) = 5cm Cos(4.58rads/s*(t))
t= (1/4.58 rads/s) cos^-1 (2.5cm/5cm) = 13.09s??
do I convert it to meters??

#12: E=1/2mv^2 + 1/2kx^2 = 1/2ka^2
1/2(.7)v^2 + 1/2(14.7)(.025m)^2 = 1/2(14.7)(.05m)^2
.35v^2=.0137
v=0.1984m/s
I changed the cm to m, I should have done this right??
 
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I think I solved #13.. would I use the equation

a = -w^2 * x?
 


I think that works but that is the equation for maximum acceleration. This means that equation might not always work for a problem such as this. Is acceleration always at maximum when it is half the distance from the equilibrium? (I don't know the answer to this)

I did this problem a different way.

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