A student is observing an object of unknown mass that is oscillating horizontally at the end of an ideal spring. The student measure the object's period of oscillation with a stopwatch. While the object is continuously oscillating, the student determines the maximum speed of the object during two oscillations. The first speed is 3.5 m/s and the second speed is 2.7 m/s. Which of the following could account for the decrease in the object's maximum kinetic energy? a. Meterstick
b. Motion sensor
c. Balance
d. Photogate