A block is attached to a horizontal spring of spring constant

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

0.50\,\text{kg}

block is attached to a horizontal spring of spring constant

k=200\,\text{N m}^{-1}

. At an instant it is located at

x=-0.040\,\text{m}

from the equilibrium position. (a) Find the restoring force acting on the block. (b) Determine its acceleration at that instant.