What amplitude of simple harmonic motion of the spring....

In summary, simple harmonic motion of a spring is a periodic motion where the force pulling an object back to its equilibrium position is directly proportional to the displacement from that position. The amplitude of this motion is the maximum displacement from equilibrium and is directly related to the energy stored in the spring. The amplitude is affected by the mass, stiffness, and initial conditions of the motion, and can be calculated using the equation A = F/k or by measuring the displacement of the object.
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Can someone explain the answer? I don't understand why it's necessary for that the moment when the force exerted on the smaller block is greatest is when it is on the verge of slipping. Could it not already have been slipped off or maybe even 3/4 way slipped off when the force exerted on the smaller block is greatest. Someone please explain thank you
 

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If it was onthe verge of slipping at any other point it would actually slip off at the maximal extension.
 

What is simple harmonic motion of a spring?

Simple harmonic motion of a spring is a type of periodic motion in which the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the object from its equilibrium position. This means that as the object moves further from its equilibrium, the force pulling it back to the equilibrium increases.

What is the amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring?

The amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. It is the distance between the equilibrium position and the farthest point that the object travels in one direction before returning back to the equilibrium.

How is the amplitude related to the energy of a spring?

The amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring is directly proportional to the energy of the spring. This means that as the amplitude increases, so does the amount of energy stored in the spring. This is because a larger amplitude requires more force to pull the object away from the equilibrium, and this force is converted into potential energy in the spring.

What factors affect the amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring?

The amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring is affected by the mass of the object attached to the spring, the stiffness of the spring, and the initial conditions of the motion (such as the initial displacement and velocity).

How do you calculate the amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring?

The amplitude of simple harmonic motion of a spring can be calculated using the equation A = F/k, where A is the amplitude, F is the maximum force acting on the object, and k is the spring constant. The amplitude can also be determined by measuring the displacement of the object from the equilibrium position.

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