Answer
By F = -kx {-ve just indicating the sign of the force}
=>35 = k x (85-50) x 10^-2
=>k = 100 N/m
Again by F = -kx
Explanation:
The given data is as follows.
k = 130 N/m,
= 17 cm = 0.17 m (as 1 m = 100 cm)
mass (m) = 2.8 kg
When the spring is compressed then energy stored in it is as follows.
Energy = 
Now, spring energy gets converted into kinetic energy when the box is launched.
So,
= 
= 

= 1.34
v = 1.15 m/sec
Now,
Frictional force = 
= 
= 4.116 N
Also, Kinetic energy = work done by friction
1.8515 =
d = 0.449 m
Thus, we can conclude that the box slides 0.449 m across the rough surface before stopping.
The addition of 24 kJ of energy will allow all of the mercury and lead to change from solid to liquid. The temperature of each substance will also increase.
Answer: conduction :it transfers heat between objects that are in direct contact with eachother