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In the figure below, we must apply a force of magnitude 89 N to hold the block s

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Question

In the figure below, we must apply a force of magnitude 89 N to hold the block stationary at x = -2.0 cm. From that position we then slowly move the block so that our force does +4.3 J work on the spring-block system; the block is then again stationary. What is the block's position x?

There are two answers: ___cm (least positive) ___cm (greatest positive)

In the figure below, we must apply a force of magnitude 89 N to hold the block stationary at x = -2.0 cm. From that position we then slowly move the block so that our force does +4.3 J work on the spring-block system; the block is then again stationary. What is the block's position x? There are two answers: ___cm (least positive) ___cm (greatest positive)

Explanation / Answer

k*0.02 = 89

k = 4450

0.5*k*0.02*0.02 + 4.3 = 0.5*k*x*x

x = -4.8cm