A 200 g block on a frictionless surface is pushed against a spring with spring constant 500 N/m, compressing the spring by 2.0 cm. When the block is released, at what speed does it shoot away from the spring?
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Given that the compression in the spring is 2.0 cm, convert it to meters by dividing by 100. Compression (X) = 2.0 cm = 2.0/100 = 0.02 m Show more…
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