Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems - Page 205: 35b

Answer

$x = 3.64~cm$

Work Step by Step

The block reaches its greatest speed when the force on the block from the spring is equal in magnitude to the component of gravitational force on the block that is directed down the ramp. We can find the distance $x$ that the spring is compressed at this point: $kx = mg~sin~\theta$ $x = \frac{mg~sin~\theta}{k}$ $x = \frac{(3.20~kg)(9.80~m/s^2)~sin~30^{\circ}}{431~N/m}$ $x = 0.0364~m$ $x = 3.64~cm$
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