Chapter 16, Problem 65PQ

Consider the data for a block of mass m = 0.250 kg given in Table P16.59. Friction is negligible.

1. a. What is the mechanical energy of the block–spring system?
2. b. Write expressions for the kinetic and potential energies as functions of time.
3. c. Plot the kinetic energy, potential energy, and mechanical energy as functions of time on the same set of axes.

Problems 59–65 are grouped.

59. G Table P16.59 gives the position of a block connected to a horizontal spring at several times. Sketch a motion diagram for the block.

Table P16.59