Spring on an Incline

Spring on an Incline#

A small 3 kg block is accelerated from rest on a flat surface by a compressed spring (\(k\) = 631 \(N/m\)) along a frictionless, horizontal surface. The block leaves the spring at the spring’s equilibrium position (\(x\) = 0) and travels on an incline (\(\theta\) = 28\(^{\circ}\)) with a coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_k\) = 0.25. The block moves a horizontal distance \(D\) = 9 m before coming to a stop.

Pictured is a block being pushed towards a ramp by a compressed string.

Part 1#

(a) What is the initial compression of the spring?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in m.

Part 2#

(b) What is the maximum kinetic energy of the block?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in J.

Attribution#

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