Question: A box sliding on a horizontal frictionless surface runs into a fixed spring, compressing it a distance x from its relaxed position while momentarily

  

A box sliding on a horizontal frictionless surface runs into a fixed spring, compressing it a distance x from its relaxed position while momentarily coming to rest. 1) If the initial speed of the box were doubled, how far x2 would the spring compress? x2 = 2 X x2 = 2 x X2 = 4 x Submit 2) Briefly explain your answer to the previous question. www. www. X1

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