If a 2-kg block compresses a spring 800mm from its relaxed state, how much potential energy does the block have due to the spring? assume the spring constant, k = 25 n/m.

8 Joule

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass of block = 2 kg

Displacement = x = 800 mm = 0.8 m

Spring constant = k = 25 N/m

Potential Energy of a spring

Work done = Difference in Potential Energy

Work Done = Δ P.E.

⇒P.E. = 0.5×25×0.8²

⇒P.E. = 8 Nm = 8 Joule

Here already the spring constant and displacement is given so the mass will not be used while calculating the potential energy.

there are no short passages to look at

(sin 42)/31. = sinx)/37

sinx = 37 (sin42)/31

= 37× 0.66/31 = 0.787

x= 51.9

other angle opposite to y = 180-51.9-42

= 180- 93.9 =86.1

so

sin42)/31 = sin 86.1)/y

0.021 = 0.997 /y

y= 0.997/0.021 =47.47