SHM Total Energy
E = (1 / 2)·k·A^2
What it says
The total mechanical energy of a mass-spring oscillator is half the spring constant times the square of its amplitude.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
E | Total mechanical energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
k | Spring constant (N/m) | M T^-2 |
A | Amplitude (m) | L |
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