The magnitude of the force required to compress an imperfect horizontal spring a distance x is given by Fbs=kx+bx3 where k=120 N/m and b=18 N/m3. If you use a 3.5−kg block to compress the spring a distance of 1.6 m and then let it go, what speed will the block have when it leaves the spring? Assume the surfaces are smooth enough that any frictional forces can be neglected.

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The magnitude of the force required to compress an imperfect horizontal spring a distance x is given by

Fbs=kx+bx3

where k=120 N/m and b=18 N/m3.

If you use a 3.5−kg block to compress the spring a distance of 1.6 m and then let it go, what speed will the block have when it leaves the spring? Assume the surfaces are smooth enough that any frictional forces can be neglected.

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