Sharing

Two identical objects are pressed against two different springs so that each spring stores $60\mathrm{.}0$ J of potential energy. The objects are then released from rest. One spring is quite stiff $($hard to compress$),$ while the other one is quite flexible $($easy to compress$).$

Part A

Which of the following statements is or are true? $($More than one statement may be true.$)$

A$.$ Both objects will have the same maximum speed after being released.

B$.$ The object pressed against the stiff spring will gain more kinetic energy than the other object.

C$.$ Both springs are initially compressed by the same amount.

D$.$ The stiff spring has a larger spring constant than the flexible spring.

E$.$ The flexible spring must have been compressed more than the stiff spring.

A$,$ D$,$ E

$B,C,D$

B$,$ D$,$ E

C$,$ D

D$,$ E

$$

Request Answer

Provide Feedback