A block slides from rest down a smooth track and descends vertically by before it…

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

block slides from rest down a smooth track and descends vertically by

1.5\,\text{m}

before it encounters a horizontal spring of force constant

800\,\text{N m}^{-1}

. Find the maximum compression produced in the spring. (a)

0.22\,\text{m}

(b)

0.35\,\text{m}

(c)

0.27\,\text{m}

(d)

0.19\,\text{m}