The maximum mechanical energy in a spring-block system is determined by the conservation of energy principles and is frame-dependent. In a moving reference frame, the total energy can be expressed as E(t) = (1/2)m(v' + v)^2 + (1/2)kx^2, where v' is the instantaneous speed of the mass and v is the speed of the moving frame. The maximum energy occurs when the spring is neither stretched nor compressed, leading to the conclusion that the maximum mechanical energy is 2mv^2. This analysis highlights the importance of reference frames in understanding mechanical energy dynamics.
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Yes, there are times when the pulling force is doing positive work and times when it is doing negative work. The total work done (starting at t = 0) varies between 0 and 2mv2 over and over again. So, the total work done since the start is never negative.Vibhor said:
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