haruspex said:
Actually I asked for the tension, but you went a step further and found the extension.navneet9431 said:
haruspex said:
You have three components to consider: spring PE, GPE and KE. They are not all zero.navneet9431 said:
haruspex said:
That comes later. First try to say what the total energy is at the end. Take the initial height of block B as your zero for GPE. Invent variables as necessary for unknowns.navneet9431 said:
In eqn (1),your first term is missing a factor. It does not appear to have the dimension of energy.navneet9431 said:
In the first equation W_gravity on B=1*x*g*sin(37),is it correct now?haruspex said:
Ok, you fooled me in both because you left out the units. When you use a symbol like m for mass you do not need to state units because m has dimension, but when you plug in a specific value like 1kg that's what you must write, 1kg, not just "1".navneet9431 said:
That's fine if you are taking xi as negative.navneet9431 said:
Studying a system of three blocks and a spring on an inclined plane allows scientists to understand the principles of mechanical energy and how it is conserved in a system. This system can also demonstrate concepts such as friction and the effects of gravity.
The angle of the inclined plane affects the gravitational force acting on the blocks, as well as the normal force and friction. As the angle increases, the gravitational force and friction increase, while the normal force decreases. This can impact the acceleration and movement of the blocks and spring.
The spring in this system acts as a source of potential energy, which can be converted into kinetic energy as the blocks move down the inclined plane. It also allows for the observation of how energy is transferred and conserved within the system.
Yes, this system can be used to model real-life scenarios such as an object sliding down a ramp, a car driving up a hill, or a roller coaster going over hills. The principles and concepts observed in this system can also be applied to more complex systems in engineering and physics.
The data collected from this system can be analyzed using mathematical equations and graphs to determine the acceleration, velocity, and energy of the blocks at different angles of the inclined plane. This data can then be compared to theoretical predictions and used to validate or modify existing theories and models.
