Asked by Helena Beau
A block of mass M=6 kg and initial velocity v=0.8m/s slides on a frictionless horizontal surface and collides with a relaxed spring of unknown spring constant. The other end of the spring is attached to a wall. If the maximum compression of the spring is 0.2 m, what is the spring constant?
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Answered by
MathMate
Equate kinetic and potential (spring) energies:
KE=(1/2)mv²
PE=(1/2)ks²
Solve for k
k=mv²/s² N/m
(verify that quantities are in consistent units).
KE=(1/2)mv²
PE=(1/2)ks²
Solve for k
k=mv²/s² N/m
(verify that quantities are in consistent units).
Answered by
Helena Beau
I tried
F=-kx so
mg=-kx
(6 kg)(9.8m/s^2)=-k(0.2m)
k= 294 N/m
But the correct answer is supposed to be 96 Nm.
F=-kx so
mg=-kx
(6 kg)(9.8m/s^2)=-k(0.2m)
k= 294 N/m
But the correct answer is supposed to be 96 Nm.
Answered by
Helena Beau
Oh I see now. Thanks!
Answered by
MathMate
You're welcome!
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