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To find the distance the ice cube will travel up the slope before reversing direction, we can analyze the forces acting on the system.

Let's start by identifying the relevant forces involved:

1. Gravitational force (Fg): The weight of the ice cube. Since the mass is given as 50 kg, we can calculate the force using the formula Fg = m * g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
Fg = 50 kg * 9.8 m/s² = 490 N

2. Normal force (Fn): The force exerted by the slope perpendicular to it. Since the ice cube is sliding without friction, the normal force is equal to the gravitational force.
Fn = 490 N

3. Spring force (Fs): When the ice cube compresses the spring, it creates a spring force that is opposing the downward gravitational force. The spring constant is given as 25 N/m, and the displacement of the spring is given as 10 cm. We need to convert the displacement to meters.
Displacement (d) = 10 cm = 0.1 m
Fs = k * d, where k is the spring constant.
Fs = 25 N/m * 0.1 m = 2.5 N

Since the spring force is opposing the gravitational force, its direction is opposite to that of the ice cube's motion.

Now, let's resolve the forces parallel to the slope:

1. The component of the gravitational force acting down the slope: Fg_parallel = Fg * sin(theta), where theta is the angle of the slope (30°).
Fg_parallel = 490 N * sin(30°) = 245 N

2. The component of the spring force acting up the slope: Fs_parallel = Fs * cos(theta)
Fs_parallel = 2.5 N * cos(30°) = 2.165 N (approx.)

Next, we can determine the net force acting on the ice cube parallel to the slope:

Net force (F_net) = Fg_parallel - Fs_parallel
F_net = 245 N - 2.165 N = 242.835 N (approx.)

Using Newton's second law of motion (F = ma), where a is the acceleration, we can calculate the acceleration of the ice cube:

F_net = m * a
242.835 N = 50 kg * a
a = 4.857 m/s² (approx.)

Now, we can find the distance (d) the ice cube will travel up the slope before reversing direction. We can use the kinematic equation:

v² = u² + 2a * d

Since the ice cube starts from rest (u = 0) at the bottom of the slope, the equation becomes:

v² = 2a * d

At the point of reversal, the velocity (v) of the ice cube will be zero. Let's solve the equation for d:

0 = 2 * 4.857 m/s² * d
d = 0 m

Therefore, the ice cube will travel a distance of 0 meters up the slope before reversing direction.

To find the distance the ice cube will travel up the slope before reversing direction, we can use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy.

1. First, let's calculate the potential energy stored in the compressed spring.
Potential energy (PE) = (1/2) * k * x^2
where k is the spring constant (25 N/m) and x is the displacement (0.10 m).
PE = (1/2) * 25 * (0.10)^2
PE = 0.125 J

2. Next, let's calculate the potential energy at the top of the slope.
The ice cube is at its highest point and will have maximum potential energy.
PE = m * g * h
where m is the mass of the ice cube (50 kg), g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2), and h is the height of the slope.
Since the slope is inclined at 30°, the height (h) can be calculated using trigonometry.
h = sin(30°) * slope length
The slope length is not given, so let's assume it to be 1 meter.
h = sin(30°) * 1
h = 0.5 m

PE = 50 * 9.8 * 0.5
PE = 245 J

3. Since total mechanical energy is conserved, we can equate the potential energy at the compressed spring to the potential energy at the top of the slope.
0.125 J = 245 J

4. Now, let's calculate the kinetic energy at the bottom of the slope.
The ice cube is pressed against the spring and will have maximum kinetic energy at the bottom of the slope.
KE = (1/2) * m * v^2
where m is the mass of the ice cube (50 kg), and v is the velocity at the bottom of the slope.

Since there is no friction, all the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
PE = KE
0.125 J = (1/2) * 50 * v^2
v^2 = (0.125 J) / (25 kg)
v^2 = 0.005 m^2/s^2
v = √(0.005 m^2/s^2)
v = 0.071 m/s (approximately)

5. Finally, let's calculate the distance the ice cube will travel up the slope before reversing direction.
We need to find the distance when the ice cube's kinetic energy is completely converted back to potential energy at the highest point.

Total energy at the highest point (PE) = PE + KE
Total energy at the highest point = 245 J + 0 J
Total energy at the highest point = 245 J

PE = m * g * h
245 J = 50 * 9.8 * h
h = 245 J / (50 * 9.8)
h = 0.5 m

To find the distance, we need to calculate the horizontal distance traveled uphill (d).
d = h / sin(30°)
d = 0.5 / sin(30°)
d = 1 m (approximately)

Therefore, the ice cube will travel approximately 1 meter up the slope before reversing direction.