Two cars collide at an intersection. One car has a mass of 1300 kg and is
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The mass m of the object = 5.25 kg
<h3>Further explanation</h3>Given
k = spring constant = 3.5 N/cm
Δx= 30 cm - 15 cm = 15 cm
Required
the mass m
Solution
F=m.g
Hooke's Law
F = k.Δx
In order to determine the required force to stop the car, proceed as follow:
Calculate the deceleration of the car, by using the following formula:
where,
v: final speed = 0m/s (the car stops)
vo: initial speed = 36m/s
x: distance traveled = 980m
a: deceleration of the car= ?
Solve the equation above for a, replace the values of the other parameters and simplify:
Next, consider that the formula for the force is:
where,
m: mass of the car = 820 kg
a: deceleration of the car = 0.66m/s^2
Replace the previous values and simplify:
Hence, the required force to stop the car is 542.20N