A Spring with Constant K = 78 N/m Is at the Base

question 45

Multiple Choice

A spring with constant k = 78 N/m is at the base of a frictionless, 30.0°-inclined plane.A 0.50-kg block is pressed against the spring, compressing it 0.20 m from its equilibrium position.The block is then released.If the block is not attached to the spring, how far up the incline will it travel before it stops?

• A)0.080 m
• B)0.16 m
• C)0.32 m
• D)0.64 m
• E)1.1 m

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