Physics

Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

block slides from rest down a smooth track and descends vertically by

1.5\,\text{m}

before it encounters a horizontal spring of force constant

800\,\text{N m}^{-1}

. Find the maximum compression produced in the spring. a)

0.22\,\text{m}

0.35\,\text{m}

0.27\,\text{m}

0.19\,\text{m}