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Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter7: Conservation Of Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P: A block of mass 0.250 kg is placed on top of a light, vertical spring of force constant 5 000 N/m...

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An elevator car of mass 820 kg falls from rest 3.30 m, hits a buffer spring, and then travels an additional 0.440 m, as it compresses the spring by a maximum of 0.440 m. What is the force constant of the spring?

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