Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Kinetic Energy and Work - Problems - Page 173: 33a

Answer

$x = 0.060~m$

Work Step by Step

The block will stop when the magnitude of the applied force is equal in magnitude to the opposing force on the block by the spring. We can find $x$: $kx = F$ $x = \frac{F}{k}$ $x = \frac{3.0~N}{50~N/m}$ $x = 0.060~m$
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