Motion of an Iron Block in Water

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The problem involves the motion of an iron block suspended on a spring and submerged in water. It requires calculating the mass of water in a container based on the given parameters of the block and the spring constant.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to calculate the mass of water by first determining the volume of the iron block using its density and then applying the density of water to find the corresponding mass. They express uncertainty about their calculations and seek clarification on their approach.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes attempts to clarify the calculations related to the mass of water. Some participants question the relevance of certain details, suggesting a divergence in focus. There is no explicit consensus on the approach being taken.

Contextual Notes

The problem presents constraints such as the need to consider the densities of both the iron block and water, as well as the spring constant, which may influence the overall analysis. The relevance of additional details, such as color, is also questioned by participants.

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An iron block of the mass 1 kg is suspended on a spring of the spring constant 130 N/m , and merged into a vessel with 10 liters of water. The mass is displaced by 10 cm from its equilibrium position, and released.

a. What is the mass of water in the container in kg?

I think iron density is 7860... so i solved for volume which is 1/7860=block..then figured out the mass in water by using volume* density of water (1000)= .127. then subtracted that to find the new mass... but it isn't correct, not sure what I am doing wrong
 
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Surreal.
And what color was the bear?
 
ummm...i really don't think color matters in this type of problem (if so its not THAT advance...)
 
mattmannmf said:
ummm...i really don't think color matters in this type of problem (if so its not THAT advance...)

How old are you?

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