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OpenStudy (dandandan):

A vertical spring with a force constant of 700 N/m is initially at equilibrium. A 10kg mass is attached to the end of the spring, causes it to elongate. What will be the maximum elongation/deformation of the spring? solve using work-energy theorem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ma=1/2*kx^2 10*9.8=1/2*700*x^2 x approximately equals 0.529m

OpenStudy (dandandan):

wer did u get this -> ma=1/2*kx^2

OpenStudy (dandandan):

i mean the ma..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ma=potential energy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

F=ma

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a is g

OpenStudy (anonymous):

gravity

OpenStudy (dandandan):

oww.. okok, yeah, i can remember it now,, gheez thanks !! ..

OpenStudy (dandandan):

can i still ask one more??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk

OpenStudy (dandandan):

A block with mass of 0.5 kg is forced against a horizontal spring of negligible mass. compressing the spring a distance of 0.20m. When released, the block moves on a horizontal tabletop for 1 meter before coming to rest. The spring constant is 100N/m. What is the coefficient of friction between the block and the tabletop?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(mu_k)mg(delta d)=1/2*kx^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(mu_k)(0.5)(9.8)(1)=1/2*(100)(0.20)^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(mu_k)=4/9.8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

basically all the kinetic energy of the spring is converted into heat/friction

OpenStudy (dandandan):

okok xD

OpenStudy (dandandan):

wait. whats this --> (mu_k)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

coefficient of friction

OpenStudy (dandandan):

i think its just mu..

OpenStudy (dandandan):

aww. okok, k stands for kinetic xDD

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