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Chapter 13 Problem 89GP

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Problem 89GP

A 0.363-kg mass slides on a frictionless floor with a speed of 1.24 m/s. The mass strikes and compresses a spring with a force constant of 44.5 N/m. (a) How far docs the mass travel after contacting the spring before it comes to rest? (b) How long does it take for the spring to stop the mass?

Solution

Step 1 of 3

Part a

We are required to calculate the distance before which the mass comes to a stop. In other words, we are required to calculate the compression of the spring.

The mass is

The speed of the mass

The force constant of the spring is

Let the spring has a compression of .

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

A 0.363-kg mass slides on a frictionless floor with a

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