A spring is compressed by a 0.2 kg marble and held stationary. When released, the spring extends 4 cm (0.04 m) forcing the marble to a velocity of 0.68 m/s. What is the spring constant, k, of the spring?

A spring is compressed by a 0.2 kg marble and held stationary. When released, the spring extends 4 cm (0.04 m) forcing the marble to a velocity of 0.68 m/s. What is the spring constant, k, of the spring?

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Chapter7: Work And Kinetic Energy

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Problem 92AP: A horizontal force of 20 N is required to keep a 5.0 kg box traveling at a constant speed up a...

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