An electric space heater draws 16.0 amps from a 120 volt source. This device is operated, on average, for 8.0 hours a day. How m
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Answer:
the energy when it reaches the ground is equal to the energy when the spring is compressed.
Explanation:
For this comparison let's use the conservation of energy theorem.
Starting point. Compressed spring
Em₀ = K_e = ½ k x²
Final point. When the box hits the ground
Em_f = K = ½ m v²
since friction is zero, energy is conserved
Em₀ = Em_f
1 / 2k x² = ½ m v²
v = x
Therefore, the energy when it reaches the ground is equal to the energy when the spring is compressed.