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Homework Statement
A mass M is attached to a spring with spring constant K. At the equilibrium point of the spring, the mass has a velocity of V.
M = 8.07 kg
K = 113 N/m
V_o = 0.638 m/s
How far does the mass travel until it stops? How long (in seconds) does it take for the mass to travel from the equilibrium point until it stops?
Homework Equations
\frac{1}{2}MV_o^2 = \frac{1}{2}Kx^2 - equation 1
F(x) = kx - spring force
V(x) = \sqrt{V_o^2 - \frac{Kx^2}{m}} - from energy.
The Attempt at a Solution
Using equation 1, I can solve part 1 easily. I plug in M,K,V to equation 1and solve for x, which gives me x = 0.1705m
I have no idea how to solve part 2. I've tried using power, but that doesn't go anywhere meaningful.
P(x) = F(x)*V(x)
Integrating for total power gives me
\frac{MV_o^2}{2t} = \int F(x)*V(x)
Simplifying the integral:
\frac{MV_o^2}{2t} = \int \sqrt{K^2 x^2 V_o^2 - \frac{K^3 x^4}{m}}
I've tried solving that for t, and it doesn't give me the right answer. I haven't thought of it yet, but I feel like there should be an easier solution to this problem. Any help is appreciated.