AP Physics 1mediummcq1 pt
A 0.30 kg block hits a spring (k = 300 N/m) at 4.0 m/s. The spring's maximum compression is
A.0.13 m
B.0.016 m
C.0.25 m
D.1.0 m
Explanation
Core Concept
½mv² = ½kx²: x = v√(m/k) = 4.0√(0.30/300) = 4.0√0.001 = 0.126 m ≈ 0.13 m.
Correct Answer
A0.13 m
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