Question

A mass is tied to a spring and begins vibrating periodically. The distance between its highest and its lowest position is 38cm. What is the amplitude of the vibrations?

Answer 1

The amplitude of vibrations is equal to half the distance between the highest and lowest positions.

Given that the distance between the highest and lowest positions is 38 cm, the amplitude can be calculated as:

Amplitude = (Distance between highest and lowest positions) / 2

Amplitude = 38 cm / 2

Amplitude = 19 cm

Therefore, the amplitude of the vibrations is 19 cm.