Slingshot

Slingshot#

A slingshot made of two springs with spring constant params.K N/m is loaded with a mass m=params.m kg. When relaxed, the springs have a length x0=params.x0 m. Using a rope, someone pulls the mass d=params.d m from its rest state.

Two springs are diagonally pulled back with a horizontal force that holds the center of the slingshot a distance d from its rest state.

Part 1#

How much tension is in the rope?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in N.

Part 2#

If the rope is cut, with what speed does the mass leave the slingshot? Assume all the energy in the springs is transferred to the mass.

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in m/s.

Attribution#

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