Answer:
0.31 m
Explanation:
m = mass of the block = 1.5 kg
H = height from which the block is released on ramp = 0.81 m
k = spring constant of the spring = 250 N/m
x = maximum compression of the spring
using conservation of energy
Spring potential energy gained by spring = Potential energy lost by block
(0.5) k x² = mgH
(0.5) (250) x² = (1.5) (9.8) (0.81)
x = 0.31 m
Since the new distance is 3 times the old distance,
the new force is (1/3²) = 1/9th of the old force.
That's kind-of Choice-D, but I really don't like the way choice-D is worded.
"9 times smaller" is really pretty meaningless.
High amplitude sound would be music, radio, or earthquakes.
Low amplitude sound would be a breeze or wind.
