a). Perihelion . . . the point in Earth's orbit that's closest to the Sun.
We pass it every year early in January.
b). Aphelion . . . the point in Earth's orbit that's farthest from the Sun.
We pass it every year early in July.
c). Proxihelion . . . a made-up, meaningless word
d). Equinox . . . the points on the map of the stars where the Sun
appears to be on March 21 and September 21.
Answer:
The frequency of the oscillation is 2.45 Hz.
Explanation:
Given;
mass of the spring, m = 0.5 kg
total mechanical energy of the spring, E = 12 J
Determine the spring constant, k as follows;
E = ¹/₂kA²
kA² = 2E
k = (2E) / (A²)
k = (2 x 12) / (0.45²)
k = 118.519 N/m
Determine the angular frequency, ω;

Determine the frequency of the oscillation;
ω = 2πf
f = (ω) / (2π)
f = (15.396) / (2π)
f = 2.45 Hz
Therefore, the frequency of the oscillation is 2.45 Hz.