Answer: A block with mass 0.50 kg is forced against a

Chapter 7, Problem 43P

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QUESTION:

A block with mass 0.50 \(\mathrm{kg}\) is forced against a horizontal spring of negligible mass, compressing the spring a distance of 0.20 m (Fig. P7.43). When released, the block moves on a horizontal tabletop for 1.00 m before coming to rest. The spring constant  is 100 N/m. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_{\mathrm{k}}\) between the block and the tabletop?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

kg

Mu k

k=100 N/m

m=0.50 kg

0.20 m

1.00 m

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QUESTION:

A block with mass 0.50 \(\mathrm{kg}\) is forced against a horizontal spring of negligible mass, compressing the spring a distance of 0.20 m (Fig. P7.43). When released, the block moves on a horizontal tabletop for 1.00 m before coming to rest. The spring constant  is 100 N/m. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_{\mathrm{k}}\) between the block and the tabletop?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

kg

Mu k

k=100 N/m

m=0.50 kg

0.20 m

1.00 m

ANSWER:

Solution 43P

Step 1:

Elongation of the spring, x = 0.20 m

Force constant of the spring, k = 100 N/m

The potential energy of the spring, PE = ½ kx2 = ½  ×100 N/m × 0.202 m2  = 2 J

The equation for frictional force, F = 𝛍k mg

Where, 𝛍k - coefficient of static friction

           m - Mass of the body

           g - Acceleration due to gravity

The work done by the spring, W = FX

Where,X - Distance of travel

Mass, m = 0.5 kg

Distance, X = 1 m

Therefore, W = 𝛍k mg X = 𝛍k × 0.5 kg × 9.8 m/s2 × 1 m = 4.9 𝛍k J

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