5.00×105 -kg subway train is brought to a stop from a

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5.00×105 -kg subway train is brought to a stop from a speed of 0.500 m/s in 0.400 m by a large spring bumper at the end of its track. What is the force constant k of the spring?

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QUESTION:

5.00×105 -kg subway train is brought to a stop from a speed of 0.500 m/s in 0.400 m by a large spring bumper at the end of its track. What is the force constant k of the spring?

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Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 1 The sum of the change in potential energy of the spring and change in kinetic energy of the train is equal

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