a) Determine the maximum distance the spring is compressed. b) Determine the speed of the block when the spring is compressed a distance of 9.5 cm.

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1. A mass of 4.0 kg is in motion along a horizontal, frictionless surface with a speed of 2.5 m/s when it makes contact with a horizontal spring anchored to a wall. The spring compresses and brings the mass to a momentary rest. The spring constant is 1250 N/m.

a) Determine the maximum distance the spring is compressed.

b) Determine the speed of the block when the spring is compressed a distance of 9.5 cm.

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