A5.0-kg box moving at 6.0 m/s on a horizontal, frictionless surface runs into a light spring of force constant 60 n/cm. you may want to review (pages 183 - 189) . for related problemsolving tips and strategies, you may want to view a video tutor solution of motion with a varying force.

The maximum compression of the spring is 1.73 cm.

Explanation:

Given that,

Mass of box = 5.0 kg

Speed = 6.0 m/s

Spring constant = 60 N/cm

Suppose use the work-energy theorem to find the maximum compression of the spring.

We need to calculate the maximum compression of spring

Using work -energy theorem

Put the value into the formula

Hence, The maximum compression of the spring is 1.73 cm.

divide the right side by the left side

0.024÷1.2=0.02 for example