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.
If the measurement is in joules then you can push something or pull something as long as you are moving the object. Formula: f*n force times newtons
Im going to tell you what to do but not the result. So pay close attention: the first thing you need to do is convert miles/h to m/s. Then for the part a) <span>divide the final velocity by the initial velocity. That will give you the amount of it will take to accelerate to the final velocity.Now for the part b you </span>use the formula v=vo+at. I hope this can help you