Max Spring Compression and Object Velocity on Frictionless Ramp

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An object of mass 2 kg is released from a height of 5 m on a frictionless ramp and slides horizontally over a distance of 6 m with a kinetic friction coefficient of 1/3. The work done by friction is calculated as 40 J, while the initial kinetic energy at the bottom of the ramp is 100 J, resulting in a final energy of 60 J after friction. This energy is then equated to the spring potential energy to find the maximum compression of the spring, using the equation 60 = 1/2 k x². The discussion also emphasizes the importance of including units in calculations to avoid losing points. The question remains whether the object can return to point A with the velocity imparted by the spring.
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Homework Statement


An object of mass m = 2kg is relesed from a height h=5m and left to slide on a frictionless curved ramp.
Once it reaches the bottom it slides horizontally from point A to point B, covering a distance L=6m on a surface with kinetic friction coefficient [PLAIN]https://upload.wikimedia.org/math/3/a/d/3ad4fa5a7787192d8cbb5f69d33d05cc.png= 1/3.
To the right of point B, the friction becomes negligible and the object comes into contact with a relaxed spring of spring constant k=30 N/m .
Take g=10 m/x²
a-) Find the max compression of spring
b-)As the spring decompresses, it imparts a leftward velocity to the object. Can the object reach point A with that speed?

2. Homework Equations

F=-kx
Work done by friction =
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x mass x gravity(g) x length
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The Attempt at a Solution


I found :
Work done by friction = 40
Ek = 100
final energy =Ek-W = 100 - 40 = 60
Then
60 = 1/2 k x2
I could not find b
Help please
and thanks :)
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How much energy does the mass have as it leaves the spring?
How much energy is required to slide back to A?
 
You should always state your results with units. Otherwise they are meaningless and markers will deduct points (most will give zero points if no units are specified).

For part b, what kinetic energy do you expect the mass to have when it reaches point B after returning from its encounter with the spring?
 
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