Physics

Problem

System X consists of a

0.40\,\text{kg}

block attached to a spring with constant

150\,\text{N/m}

and released from rest at amplitude

0.050\,\text{m}

. System Y uses an identical mass but a spring with constant

120\,\text{N/m}

and amplitude

0.060\,\text{m}

. Calculate the total mechanical energy of each system and state which is larger.