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(a)
To Find: The force constant of the spring.
(a)
Answer to Problem 36P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass is
The mass is dropped from rest at point A, with the spring initially unstretched. As the mass falls, the spring stretches and reaches point B.
Formula Used:
The potential energy of the object is given as
Where,
The potential energy of spring is given as
Where,
Calculation:
Using the conservation of energy, energy at point A is equal to energy at point B
Spring constant is derived as
Here,
Substituting the values in above formula
Conclusion:
Thus, force constant of the spring is
(b)
To Find: The magnitude of the acceleration of the mass at point B
(b)
Answer to Problem 36P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass is
The mass is dropped from rest at point A, with the spring initially unstretched. As the mass falls, the spring stretches and reaches point B.
Formula Used:
According to Newton’s second law of motion, force is equal to mass times acceleration
Where,
Calculation:
Using Newton’s second law
Also,
Thus, equating the above equations
On solving
Here,
Substituting the value in equation
Conclusion:
Thus, magnitude of the acceleration of the mass at point B is
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