An object of mass 6.25 kg slides down a hill of height 21.1 m. At the bottom of the hill is a spring with spring constant 53.6 N/m. How far is the spring compressed when the mass comes to rest? Assume the mass starts from rest at the top of the hill. Give your answer in meters to three significant figures.

An object of mass 6.25 kg slides down a hill of height 21.1 m. At the bottom of the hill is a spring with spring constant 53.6 N/m. How far is the spring compressed when the mass comes to rest? Assume the mass starts from rest at the top of the hill. Give your answer in meters to three significant figures.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter11: Collisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 22PQ: In a laboratory experiment, 1 a block of mass M is placed on a frictionless table at the end of a...

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