Question
A spring that has a spring constant of 150 N/m is oriented vertically with one end on the ground.
(a) What distance does the spring compress when a 4-kg object is placed on its upper end? in m.
(b) By how much does the potential energy of the spring increase during the compression? in J.
(a) What distance does the spring compress when a 4-kg object is placed on its upper end? in m.
(b) By how much does the potential energy of the spring increase during the compression? in J.
Answers
Henry
a. Wo = M*g = 4 * 9.8 = 39.2 N.
d = 39.2N. * 1m/150N. = 0.261 m.
d = 39.2N. * 1m/150N. = 0.261 m.