Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach 5th Edition · Interactions and Potential Energy · Problem 54
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Randall D. Knight — Interactions and Potential Energy: Problem 54
The spring shown in FIGURE P10.54 is compressed 50 cm and used to launch a 100 kg physics student. The spring constant is \( k = 80,000 \text{ N/m} \). The track is frictionless until it starts up the incline. The student’s coefficient of kinetic friction on the 30° incline is 0.15. a. What is the student’s speed just after losing contact with the spring? b. How far up the incline does the student go?
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Given: 50 cm, 100 kg, 0.15. a
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Interactions and Potential Energy