A cart is attached to a horizontal ideal spring with spring constant on a…
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
A 0.50kg cart is attached to a horizontal ideal spring with spring constant 120N/m on a frictionless track. The cart is held at rest while the spring is stretched 6.0cm from its relaxed length. Determine the magnitude of the horizontal force required to hold the cart in this position.