A 25-Kg Block on a Horizontal Surface Is Attached to a Light

question 31

Multiple Choice

A 25-kg block on a horizontal surface is attached to a light spring (force constant = 8.0 kN/m) . The block is pulled 10 cm to the right from its equilibrium position and released from rest. When the block has moved 2.0 cm toward its equilibrium position, its kinetic energy is 12 J. What is the change in mechanical energy caused by the frictional force on the block as it moves the 2.0 cm?

• A) −4.0 J
• B) −3.5 J
• C) −2.4 J
• D) −2.9 J
• E) −15 J

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