As shown in the figure, a 0.480 kg package is pushed against a horizontal spring of negligible mass until the spring is compressed a distance x. The force constant of the spring is 450 N/m. When it is released, the package travels along a frictionless, horizontal surface to point A, the bottom of a vertical circular track of radius R = 1.00 m, and continues to move up the track. The speed of the package at the bottom of the track is v= 12.4 m/s, and the package experiences an average frictional force of 7.00 N while sliding up the track. (a) What is x? m + m-MMMM (b) If the package were to reach the top of the track, what would be its speed (in m/s) at that point? m/s (c) Does the package actually reach the top of the track, or does it fall off before reaching the top? O reaches the top of the track O falls off before reaching the top not enough information to tell

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### Description of the Problem

A 0.480 kg package is pushed against a horizontal spring, compressing it by a distance \( x \). The spring has a force constant of 450 N/m. Upon release, the package travels along a frictionless, horizontal surface to point \( A \), located at the base of a vertical circular track with a radius \( R = 1.00 \) m. The package then continues to move up the track. As it reaches the bottom of the track, its speed is \( v_A = 12.4 \) m/s. While sliding up the track, the package experiences an average frictional force of 7.00 N.

### Questions

(a) **What is \( x \)?**

- \( \_\_\_\_ \, \text{m} \)

(b) **If the package were to reach the top of the track, what would be its speed (in m/s) at that point?**

- \( \_\_\_\_ \, \text{m/s} \)

(c) **Does the package actually reach the top of the track, or does it fall off before reaching the top?**

- Reaches the top of the track
- Falls off before reaching the top
- Not enough information to tell

### Diagram Explanation

- The diagram features a side view of a setup including a spring and a circular track.
- On the left, a horizontal line represents the path of the package while it compresses a spring (shown on the right) and upon release, travels towards the circular track.
- A circular track with radius \( R \) is depicted, along which the package moves upwards.
- \( v_A \) indicates the velocity of the package at point \( A \).

This explanation provides insight into solving for the spring compression distance (\( x \)), the speed at the top of the track, and the package's ability to reach the top.
Transcribed Image Text:### Description of the Problem A 0.480 kg package is pushed against a horizontal spring, compressing it by a distance \( x \). The spring has a force constant of 450 N/m. Upon release, the package travels along a frictionless, horizontal surface to point \( A \), located at the base of a vertical circular track with a radius \( R = 1.00 \) m. The package then continues to move up the track. As it reaches the bottom of the track, its speed is \( v_A = 12.4 \) m/s. While sliding up the track, the package experiences an average frictional force of 7.00 N. ### Questions (a) **What is \( x \)?** - \( \_\_\_\_ \, \text{m} \) (b) **If the package were to reach the top of the track, what would be its speed (in m/s) at that point?** - \( \_\_\_\_ \, \text{m/s} \) (c) **Does the package actually reach the top of the track, or does it fall off before reaching the top?** - Reaches the top of the track - Falls off before reaching the top - Not enough information to tell ### Diagram Explanation - The diagram features a side view of a setup including a spring and a circular track. - On the left, a horizontal line represents the path of the package while it compresses a spring (shown on the right) and upon release, travels towards the circular track. - A circular track with radius \( R \) is depicted, along which the package moves upwards. - \( v_A \) indicates the velocity of the package at point \( A \). This explanation provides insight into solving for the spring compression distance (\( x \)), the speed at the top of the track, and the package's ability to reach the top.
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