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In preparation for shooting a ball in a pinball machine, a spring (k = 676 N/m) is compressed by 0.0656 m relative to its unstrained length. The ball (m = 0.0585 kg) is at rest against the spring at point A. When the spring is released, the ball slides (without rolling). It leaves the spring and arrives at point B, which is 0.285 m higher than point A. Ignore friction, and find the ball's speed at point B.

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Description: in preparation for shooting a ball in a pinball machine a spring k 676 nm is compressed by 00656 m relative to its unstrained length the ball m 00585 kg is at rest against the spring at poin 98587

          In preparation for shooting a ball in a pinball machine, a
spring (k = 676 N/m) is compressed by 0.0656 m
relative to its unstrained length. The ball (m =
0.0585 kg) is at rest against the spring at point A. When the
spring is released, the ball slides (without rolling). It leaves
the spring and arrives at point B, which is 0.285 m higher than
point A. Ignore friction, and find the ball's speed at point B.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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02/02/2022

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The formula for potential energy in a spring is 1/2*k*x^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the distance the spring is compressed. Potential energy in the spring = 1/2 * 676 N/m * (0.0656 m)^2 = 1.44 Joules When the spring is released, this potential Show more…

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In preparation for shooting a ball in a pinball machine, a spring (k = 676 N/m) is compressed by 0.0656 m relative to its unstrained length. The ball (m = 0.0585 kg) is at rest against the spring at point A. When the spring is released, the ball slides (without rolling). It leaves the spring and arrives at point B, which is 0.285 m higher than point A. Ignore friction, and find the ball's speed at point B.