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A 50 g rock is placed in a slingshot and the rubber band
Chapter 10, Problem 38P(choose chapter or problem)
A \(50 g\) rock is placed in a slingshot and the rubber band is stretched. The force of the rubber band on the rock is shown by the graph in Figure P10.38.
a. Is the rubber band stretched to the right or to the left? How can you tell?
b. Does this rubber band obey Hooke’s law? Explain.
c. What is the rubber band’s spring constant \(k\)?
d. The rubber band is stretched \(30\) cm and then released. What is the speed of the rock?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
50 g
k
30 cm
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
A \(50 g\) rock is placed in a slingshot and the rubber band is stretched. The force of the rubber band on the rock is shown by the graph in Figure P10.38.
a. Is the rubber band stretched to the right or to the left? How can you tell?
b. Does this rubber band obey Hooke’s law? Explain.
c. What is the rubber band’s spring constant \(k\)?
d. The rubber band is stretched \(30\) cm and then released. What is the speed of the rock?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
50 g
k
30 cm
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
To find the difference of maximum stored energy between the sprinters and the nonathletes.