(b) Always act on the different bodies in opposite directions
Answer:
29.16 J
Explanation:
From Hook's law,
W = 1/2(ke²)..................... Equation 1
Where W = work done, k = Spring constant, e = extension.
Given: W = 9 J, e = 0.5 m.
Substitute into equation 1
9 = 1/2(k×0.5²)
Solve for k
k = 18/0.5²
k = 72 N/m.
The work done required to stretch the spring by additional 0.4 m is
W = 1/2(72)(0.4+0.5)²
W = 36(0.9²)
W = 29.16 J.
Answer:
Speed will be equal to 1.40 m/sec
Explanation:
Mass of the rubber ball m = 5.24 kg = 0.00524 kg
Spring is compressed by 5.01 cm
So x = 5.01 cm = 0.0501 m
Spring constant k = 8.08 N/m
Frictional force f = 0.031 N
Distance moved by ball d = 15.8 cm = 0.158 m
Energy gained by spring

Energy lost due to friction

So remained energy to move the ball = 0.0101 - 0.0048 = 0.0052 J
This energy will be kinetic energy


v = 1.40 m/sec