1. The spring is unstretched at the position x = 0. Under the action of a force P, the cart moves from the initial position X₁ = -150 mm to the final position x2 = 80 mm (see Figure). Determine (a) the work done on the cart by the spring (b) the work done on the cart by its weight. Answer: (a) Uspring = 4.025 J (b) Uweight = 3.50 J Unstretched position 500 N/m 15 (a)

1. The spring is unstretched at the position x = 0. Under the action of a force P, the cart moves from the initial position X₁ = -150 mm to the final position x2 = 80 mm (see Figure). Determine (a) the work done on the cart by the spring (b) the work done on the cart by its weight. Answer: (a) Uspring = 4.025 J (b) Uweight = 3.50 J Unstretched position 500 N/m 15 (a)

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter9: Energy In Nonisolated Systems

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