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Chapter 13 Problem 105IP

Question

Problem 105IP

Suppose the force constant of the spring is doubled, but the mass and speed of the block are still 0.980 kg and 1.32 m/s, respectively. (a) By what multiplicative factor do you expect the maximum compression of the spring to change? Explain. (b) Find the new maximum compression of the spring. (c) Find the time required for the mass to come to rest after contacting the spring.

Solution

Solution 105P

Part (a)

Step 1 of 5:

The force constant of a spring is doubled and the mass, speed of the blocks are kept constant. We are going to find the change in the maximum compression of the spring.

The kinetic energy of the spring is equal to the potential energy.

Where

        m is the mass of the block

        vo is the initial speed of the block

        k is the force constant

        A is the maximum compression

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

Suppose the force constant of the spring is doubled, but

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