The potential energy of the block is given by:
V = m*g*h
m mass
g = 9.81m/s²
h height
The potential energy of a spring is given by:
V = 0.5 * k * x²
k spring constant
x compression of the spring
If the block starts from rest it has potential energy, but no kinetic energy. As it slides down the incline potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. When the block hits the spring the kinetic energy is converted into spring's potential energy. If the spring is fully compressed and the block is at rest again, the block has transferred all its energy into the spring. No energy is lost. So we can write:
m * g * h = 0.5 * k * x²
m = 0.5 kg
g = 9.81 m/s²
h = 2.5m * sin 37° = 1,5 m
x = 0,6 m
Solve for k.
k = 2 * m * g * h / x² = 40.8 N/m
Hi there!
We can use Newton's Second Law:
∑F = net force (N)
m = mass (kg)
a = acceleration (m/s²)
We are given the mass and acceleration, so:
∑F = 20 · 2 = <u>40 N</u>
Answer:
tension in rope = 25.0 N
Explanation:
- Two forces act on the suspended weight. The force coming down is the gravitational force and the upward force by the tension in the rope.
- Since the suspended weight is not accelerating so that the net force will be zero. Therefore the tension in the rope should be 25 N.
∑F = F - W = 0
so
F = W
so tension in rope = F = T = 25 N
