Answer:
The initial speed of the block is 1.09 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
mass of block, m = 1.7 kg
force constant of the spring, k = 955 N/m
compression of the spring, x = 4.6 cm = 0.046 m
From principle of conservation of energy
kinetic energy of the block = elastic potential energy of the spring
¹/₂mv² = ¹/₂kx²
mv² = kx²
where;
v is the initial speed of the block
x is the compression of the spring
Therefore, the initial speed of the block is 1.09 m/s
Answer:
The ratio of kinetic energies of 5 kg object to 20 kg object is 1:1.
Explanation:
Kinetic energy is defined as energy possessed by an object due to its motion.It is calculated by:
Kinetic energy of the 5 kg object.
Mass of object,m = 5 kg
Velocity of an object = v
Kinetic energy of the 20 kg object.
Mass of object,m' = 20 kg
Velocity of an object = v'
The ratio of the kinetic energy of the 5 kilogram object to the kinetic energy of the 20-kilogram object:
Given that, v = 2v'
The ratio of kinetic energies of 5 kg object to 20 kg object is 1:1.