Respuesta :
Answer:
1837.5 N/m
Explanation:
From the law of conservation of energy,
The potential energy of the brick = energy stored in the spring
mgh = 1/2ke²................. Equation 1
Where m = mass of the brick, h = height, g = acceleration due to gravity, k = spring constant, e = extension
Make k the subject of the equation
k = 2mgh/e².................. Equation 2
Given: m = 1.5 kg, e = 25-17 = 8 cm = 0.08 m, h = 40 cm = 0.4 m, g = 9.8 m/s²
Substitute into equation 2
k = 2(1.5)(9.8)(0.4)/(0.08²)
k = 1837.5 N/m
Hence the spring constant of the spring = 1837.5 N/m
Answer:
compression in spring = 25-17 = 8
change in potential energy of brick when it joins the spring = mg*(40 + 8)
which is equal to the stored potential energy in sprint = 1/2*k*(8^2)
so k = 3/2mg = 3/2*1.5*10 = 2250 N/m
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