Answer:
The speed at point B is 5.33 m/s
The normal force at point B is 694 N
Explanation:
The length of the spring when the collar is in point A is equal to:
The length in point B is:
lB=0.2+0.2=0.4 m
The equation of conservation of energy is:
(eq. 1)
Where in point A: Tc = 1/2 mcVA^2, Ts=0, Vc=mcghA, Vs=1/2k(lA-lul)^2
in point B: Ts=0, Vc=0, Tc = 1/2 mcVB^2, Vs=1/2k(lB-lul)^2
Replacing in eq. 1:
Replacing values and clearing vB:
vB = 5.33 m/s
The balance forces acting in point B is:
Fc-NB-Fs=0
Replacing values and clearing NB:
NB = 694 N