Where does the crate permanently come to rest?

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In summary, a small crate with a weight of 5.0N is released from rest at a height of 2.0m up an inclined plane. It slides down the plane and across a smooth 1.50m floor before reaching a rough plane with a spring located at the bottom at a height of 0.5m. The spring has a constant of 20N/m and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the rough plane and crate is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$, while the coefficient of static friction is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. The questions posed in the conversation are: (a) What is the maximum height the crate reaches on the inclined plane? (b)
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A small crate of weight 5.0N is released from rest at a height 2.0m up a smoyj inclined plane. The crate slides down the plane and across a smooth 1.50m floor to a rough plane where a spring is located.
The bottom of the spring is located at a height of 0.5m. The spring constant is 20N/m .
The coefficient of kinetic friction between the rough plane and crate is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$ and the coefficient of static friction is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$/

(a) What is the max height the crate reaaches on the right hand inclined plane?
(b) Where does the crate permanently come to rest? How many times does the crate travel up to the rough plane?
 

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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=4825

Hint: Energy-work principle.
 
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The first part is OK for me,
but the second part seems very complicated.
 
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Well, how much must the spring compress in order to keep the crate going?
 

1. What factors determine where a crate will permanently come to rest?

The crate's weight, shape, and initial velocity all play a role in determining where it will come to rest. The surface it lands on and any obstacles in its path can also affect its final resting place.

2. Can the crate's trajectory be accurately predicted?

Yes, using principles of physics such as Newton's laws of motion and the conservation of energy, the crate's trajectory can be calculated and its final resting place can be predicted with a high level of accuracy.

3. Is it possible for a crate to come to rest in mid-air?

No, a crate cannot come to rest in mid-air. It will always come into contact with a surface or object that will stop its motion and determine its final resting place.

4. Can the crate's final resting place change over time?

Yes, external factors such as weather, erosion, or human intervention can cause the crate's final resting place to change over time. The crate's own weight and structural integrity can also cause it to shift or break apart, changing its resting place.

5. Is the crate's final resting place completely random?

No, the crate's final resting place is not completely random. While there are elements of chance involved, the laws of physics and the initial conditions of the crate's motion play a significant role in determining where it will come to rest.

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