Answer:
a) V = 0.82m/s
b) Vmax = 0.985 m/s
Explanation:
By conservation of energy we know that:
Eo = Ef 
Solving for V we get:
V = 0.82 m/s
To find the maximum speed we will do the same to an intermediate point where the compression is X and the distance for the work donde by frictions is given by (Xmax - X) = (0.28m - X):

Then we have to solve for V, derive and equal zero in order to find position X. After solving the derivative we get:
X = 0.1m Replacing this value into the equation for Vmax:
Vmax = 0.985m/s
a. Particles in warmer objects make particles in colder objects move faster.
Answer: Contact the National Aeronautics and Space Association
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Association is an independent organization in US which aims to enable a safe, secure, efficient space journey and launch of new satellites, spacecraft beyond the earth's orbit. It can give better information for the space travel already conducted by the astronauts. Thus will help in writing the report as it is the best place to find the information.
Water boiling is an example of a physical change. The rest are chemical changes.
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