A Mass of 2

question 72

Multiple Choice

A mass of 2.0 kg traveling at 3.0 m/s along a smooth, horizontal plane hits a relaxed spring. The mass is slowed to zero velocity when the spring has been compressed by 0.15 m. What is the spring constant of the spring?

• A)800 N/m
• B)400 N/m
• C)9.0 N/m
• D)18 N/m
• E)20 N/m

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Definitions:

Lateral Fissure

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Cerebrum

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Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located on the sides of the cerebral hemisphere, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Gray Matter

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