A spring (k=200N/m) is fixed at the top of a frictionless plane inclined at an angle of 40 degrees. A 1 kg block is projected up the plane from an initial position that is distance d=0.60m from the end of the relaxed spring, with an initial kinetic energy of 16J. A) What is the kinetic energy of the block at the instant it has compressed the spring 0.20m? B) With what kinetic energy must the block be projected up the plane if it is to stop momentarily when it has compressed the spring by 0.40m?
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To answer these questions, we need to analyze the energy conservation in the system.
A) The initial kinetic energy of the block is given as 16J. As the block moves up the inclined plane, its gravitational potential energy converts into kinetic energy. At the instant the block has compressed the spring by 0.20m, we can calculate the kinetic energy using the principle of energy conservation.
Let's solve this step-by-step:
Step 1: Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the block at the instant it has compressed the spring by 0.20m.
Gravitational potential energy = mass * gravity * height
The height can be found using the distance d and the angle of the inclined plane.
Height = d * sin(angle)
Let's calculate:
height = 0.60m * sin(40 degrees)
height ≈ 0.388m
Gravitational potential energy = 1kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 0.388m
Gravitational potential energy ≈ 3.805 J
Step 2: Use the principle of energy conservation to find the kinetic energy.
The initial kinetic energy plus the initial gravitational potential energy equals the final kinetic energy plus the final spring potential energy.
Initial kinetic energy + Initial gravitational potential energy = Final kinetic energy + Final spring potential energy
We know the initial kinetic energy is 16J, and we just calculated the initial gravitational potential energy as approximately 3.805J. The final spring potential energy is given by Hooke's Law:
Spring potential energy = (1/2) * k * x^2
Where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position.
Let's calculate:
Spring potential energy = (1/2) * 200 N/m * (0.20m)^2
Spring potential energy = 4 J
Now we can set up the equation:
16 J + 3.805 J = Final kinetic energy + 4 J
Simplifying:
19.805 J = Final kinetic energy + 4 J
Subtracting 4 J from both sides:
Final kinetic energy = 19.805 J - 4 J
Final kinetic energy ≈ 15.805 J
Therefore, the kinetic energy of the block at the instant it has compressed the spring by 0.20m is approximately 15.805 J.
B) In this case, we need to find the initial kinetic energy required for the block to momentarily stop when it has compressed the spring by 0.40m.
Using the principle of energy conservation again, we set up the equation:
Initial kinetic energy + Initial gravitational potential energy = Final kinetic energy + Final spring potential energy
Since the final kinetic energy is zero (as the block momentarily stops), we can simplify the equation to:
Initial kinetic energy + Initial gravitational potential energy = Final spring potential energy
We know the initial gravitational potential energy is the same as before, approximately 3.805J. The final spring potential energy can be calculated using Hooke's Law:
Spring potential energy = (1/2) * k * x^2
Where x = 0.40m
Let's calculate:
Spring potential energy = (1/2) * 200 N/m * (0.40m)^2
Spring potential energy = 16 J
Substituting these values into the equation:
Initial kinetic energy + 3.805 J = 16 J
Subtracting 3.805 J from both sides:
Initial kinetic energy = 16 J - 3.805 J
Initial kinetic energy ≈ 12.195 J
Therefore, the block must be projected up the plane with an initial kinetic energy of approximately 12.195 J to momentarily stop when it has compressed the spring by 0.40m.
To solve these problems, we can use the principles of conservation of energy. We'll start by analyzing the motion of the block when it has compressed the spring by 0.20m.
Let's denote the kinetic energy of the block as KE, the potential energy of the block as PE, and the elastic potential energy of the spring as EPE.
A) To determine the kinetic energy of the block when it has compressed the spring by 0.20m, we need to find the potential energy stored in the spring at that point.
1. Find the potential energy of the block (PE):
PE = m * g * h
Since the block is moving up the inclined plane, the height h is given by:
h = d - x, where d is the initial distance and x is the distance compressed.
Plugging in the values:
h = 0.60m - 0.20m
h = 0.40m
PE = 1kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 0.40m
PE = 3.92J
2. Find the elastic potential energy of the spring (EPE):
EPE = (1/2) * k * x^2
Plugging in the values:
EPE = (1/2) * 200 N/m * (0.20m)^2
EPE = 4J
3. The total mechanical energy is conserved, so:
KE + PE + EPE = Initial KE
Rearranging the equation:
KE = Initial KE - PE - EPE
KE = 16J - 3.92J - 4J
KE = 8.08J
Therefore, the kinetic energy of the block at the instant it has compressed the spring 0.20m is 8.08J.
B) To determine the kinetic energy the block must have to stop momentarily when it has compressed the spring by 0.40m, we need to find the total mechanical energy of the system when the spring is compressed.
1. Find the potential energy of the block (PE):
PE = m * g * h
Again, the height h can be calculated as:
h = d - x, where d is the initial distance and x is the distance compressed.
Plugging in the values:
h = 0.60m - 0.40m
h = 0.20m
PE = 1kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * 0.20m
PE = 1.96J
2. Find the elastic potential energy of the spring (EPE):
EPE = (1/2) * k * x^2
Plugging in the values:
EPE = (1/2) * 200 N/m * (0.40m)^2
EPE = 16J
3. The total mechanical energy is conserved, so:
KE + PE + EPE = Initial KE
Since we want the block to stop momentarily, the final kinetic energy will be 0J:
0J + 1.96J + 16J = Initial KE
Initial KE = 18.96J
Therefore, the block must be projected up the plane with a kinetic energy of 18.96J to stop momentarily when it has compressed the spring by 0.40m.