To determine the amplitude of the oscillation, we need to find the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. In this case, the equilibrium position is the position where the spring is neither stretched nor compressed.
Given: Mass of the body (m) = 5 kg Displacement of the spring when attached (x1) = 0.1 m Additional downward displacement (x2) = 0.05 m
To find the amplitude, we need to calculate the total displacement of the spring from the equilibrium position. This can be calculated by adding the displacement caused by attaching the body to the additional downward displacement.
Total displacement = x1 + x2 = 0.1 m + 0.05 m = 0.15 m
Therefore, the amplitude of the oscillation is 0.15 meters.