The spring is unstretched at the position x = 0. Under the action of a force P,

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The spring is unstretched at the position x = 0. Under the action of a force P, the cart moves from the initial position x1 = −6 in. to the final position x2 = 3 in. Determine 

(a) The work done on the cart by the spring 

(b) The work done on the cart by its weight.

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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