What Is the Maximum Acceleration of a 75g Object on a Spring?

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To find the maximum acceleration of a 75g object on a spring with a spring constant of 5.0 N/m and a maximum displacement of 0.080m, the formula Fs = -kx is used. The force exerted by the spring is calculated as -0.4 N, which equals the gravitational force (Fg) acting on the object. Converting the mass from grams to kilograms is crucial, as the SI unit for mass is kilograms, not grams. After correcting the mass, the maximum acceleration is determined to be approximately 5.3 m/s² to the left. Proper unit conversion is essential for accurate calculations in physics problems.
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Homework Statement


A 75g object vibrates at the end of a spring(k=5.0 N/M) if the maximum displacement of the object is 0/080m to tge right what is the maximum acceleration?

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Fs=-kx so... (-5)(0.080)=Fs and fs=fg so -0.4=75a then a is -.0053... the answer is like 5.3ms/^2 left did i convert something wrong...
 
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Note the unit for the mass. What is the SI unit for mass?
 
grams.
 
The SI unit of mass is not grams.
 
oh. you use kg.. i ssee thanks
 
OK. By the way, welcome to PF!
 
thanks ;D
 
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