A block of mass 501 g is pushed against the spring (located on the left-hand side...

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A block of mass 501 g is pushed against the spring (located on the left-hand side of the track) and compresses the spring a distance 4.7 cm from its equilibrium position (as shown in the figure below). The block starts from rest, is accelerated by the compressed spring, and slides across a frictionless horizontal track (as shown in the figure below). It leaves the track horizontally, flies through the air, and subsequently strikes the ground. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s². pelele ✈K 4.7 cm 501 g 2.3 m 4.77 m What is the spring constant? Answer in units of N/m. A block of mass 501 g is pushed against the spring (located on the left-hand side of the track) and compresses the spring a distance 4.7 cm from its equilibrium position (as shown in the figure below). The block starts from rest, is accelerated by the compressed spring, and slides across a frictionless horizontal track (as shown in the figure below). It leaves the track horizontally, flies through the air, and subsequently strikes the ground. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s². pelele ✈K 4.7 cm 501 g 2.3 m 4.77 m What is the spring constant? Answer in units of N/m.

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To find the spring constant we can use the conservation of mechanical energy The potential energy st... View the full answer