Calculating Potential & Kinetic Energy of Springs & Mass: Help Needed

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The discussion revolves around calculating the potential and kinetic energy of a mass mounted between two identical springs. The mass is 1 kg, and each spring has a spring constant of 100 N/cm. The potential energy of the springs depends on the extension, denoted as z, which is the same for both springs if they are identical. The kinetic energy of the mass is also a key point of inquiry, along with the total energy of the system. Clarification on the position z and the extension of the springs is needed for accurate calculations.
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Hi some help on the following problem would be very useful.

The probem is based around a mass with two horizontal springs attached to it, one on either side.

"A mass m = 1 kg is mounted between two identical springs of K = 100 N/cm"

What is the portential energy of either spring if the mass is in position z? What is the kinetic energy of the mass? and what is the total energy Et"

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards, William.
 
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Kaizer6 said:
Hi some help on the following problem would be very useful.

The probem is based around a mass with two horizontal springs attached to it, one on either side.

"A mass m = 1 kg is mounted between two identical springs of K = 100 N/cm"

What is the portential energy of either spring if the mass is in position z? What is the kinetic energy of the mass? and what is the total energy Et"

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards, William.
What is position z? Can you describe it or post a drawing?

AM
 
Well z is actually equal to the extension of the spring. Other than that there is no drawing.

Regards, William
 
Kaizer6 said:
Well z is actually equal to the extension of the spring. Other than that there is no drawing.

Regards, William
z is the extension of one spring? or both? What is the extension of the other spring if they are not the same.

AM
 

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