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A block having a mass of 2.80 kg is given an initial velocity of 1.2m/s when it collides with a spring. The constant force of friction acts between the block and the surface with (mu sub k=0.5) and the force constant of the spring is k=100N/m. What is the maximum compression?
I've been stuck on the problem for a while.
Workfriction + KEi + PEi = KE + PE
KEi =2.02J
fk =13.72
KE=0
PEi =0
therefore (13.72 N + 2.02 J)/ 50N/m = x^2
Is this equation right? If so, how do I find x?
I tried to work it but I can't figure out how to add Newtons and joules divided by N/m and end up with x in meters...
Please help
I've been stuck on the problem for a while.
Workfriction + KEi + PEi = KE + PE
KEi =2.02J
fk =13.72
KE=0
PEi =0
therefore (13.72 N + 2.02 J)/ 50N/m = x^2
Is this equation right? If so, how do I find x?
I tried to work it but I can't figure out how to add Newtons and joules divided by N/m and end up with x in meters...
Please help
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