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How do you do this? A block of mass m = 2.0 kg is dropped from height h = 55 cm onto a spring of spring constant k = 1960 N/m . Find the maximum distance the spring is compressed.
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Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or configuration. In the case of a spring, potential energy is stored in the spring when it is compressed. The more the spring is compressed, the more potential energy it has.
To find the spring constant using PE, you need to know the amount of potential energy stored in the spring (PE) and the distance the spring was compressed (x). The spring constant can then be calculated using the formula k = PE / x^2.
The unit of measurement for PE depends on the system of measurement being used. In the metric system, it is typically measured in joules (J). Spring compression is usually measured in meters (m) or centimeters (cm) depending on the size of the spring.
Yes, the force required to compress a spring can be calculated using the formula F = kx, where k is the spring constant and x is the distance the spring is compressed. This force is also known as the spring force or restoring force.
Yes, there are a few factors that can affect the accuracy of using PE to find spring compression. These include the accuracy of the measurements taken, the elasticity of the spring material, and any external forces acting on the spring. It is important to take these factors into consideration when conducting experiments or calculations involving spring compression and potential energy.