A moving 3.20 kg block collides with a horizontal spring whose spring constant is 224 N/m.

The block compresses the spring a maximum distance of 5.50 cm from its rest position. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the horizontal surface is 0.490. What is the work done by the spring in bringing the block to rest?
How much mechanical energy is being dissipated by the force of friction while the block is being brought to rest by the spring?
What is the speed of the block when it hits the spring?

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To find the work done by the spring in bringing the block to rest, we can use Hooke's Law and the formula for work.

The work done by a spring is given by the formula:
Work = (1/2) * k * x^2

Where:
k = spring constant = 224 N/m (given)
x = maximum distance the spring is compressed = 5.50 cm = 0.055 m (given)

Plugging in the values into the formula:
Work = (1/2) * 224 N/m * (0.055 m)^2

Simplifying the equation:
Work = 0.5 * 224 N/m * 0.003025 m^2

Now, we can calculate the work:
Work = 0.3412 Joules

Therefore, the work done by the spring in bringing the block to rest is 0.3412 Joules.

To find the mechanical energy dissipated by the force of friction, we can use the work-energy principle.

The mechanical energy dissipated by the force of friction is equal to the work done by the frictional force, which can be calculated using the formula:
Work_friction = force_friction * distance

To find the force of friction, we can use the normal force and the coefficient of kinetic friction.
The normal force is equal to the weight of the block, which can be calculated using the formula:
Weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity

Given:
mass = 3.20 kg (given)
coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.490 (given)
distance = maximum distance the spring is compressed = 0.055 m (given)

Using the formula to calculate the weight:
Weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 3.20 kg * 9.8 m/s^2
Weight = 31.36 N

Now we can calculate the force of friction using the formula:
Force_friction = coefficient of kinetic friction * normal force

Plugging in the values:
Force_friction = 0.490 * 31.36 N

Simplifying the equation:
Force_friction = 15.3368 N

Now, we can calculate the work done by the frictional force:
Work_friction = force_friction * distance
Work_friction = 15.3368 N * 0.055 m

Work_friction = 0.8445 Joules

Therefore, the mechanical energy dissipated by the force of friction while the block is being brought to rest by the spring is 0.8445 Joules.

To find the speed of the block when it hits the spring, we can use the principle of conservation of mechanical energy.

At the moment of impact, the mechanical energy is conserved, given by the equation:
Mechanical energy = (1/2) * mass * velocity^2

We know the mechanical energy before the impact (0.3412 Joules) and can set it equal to the mechanical energy after the impact.

(1/2) * mass * velocity^2 = Mechanical energy

Solving for velocity:
velocity = sqrt((2 * Mechanical energy) / mass)

Using the given data:
velocity = sqrt((2 * 0.3412 Joules) / 3.20 kg)

Simplifying the equation:
velocity = sqrt(0.2132 Joules/kg)

Calculating the velocity:
velocity = 0.462 m/s

Therefore, the speed of the block when it hits the spring is 0.462 m/s.

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