A block of mass m = 150 kg rests against a spring with a spring constant of k = 880 N/m on an inclined plane which makes an angle of θ degrees with the horizontal. Assume the spring has been compressed a distance d from its neutral position. Refer to the figure. show answer No Attempt 25%
Part (a) Set your coordinates to have the x-axis along the surface of the plane, with up the plane as positive, and the y-axis normal to the plane, with out of the plane as positive. Enter an expression for the normal force, FN, that the plane exerts on the block (in the y-direction) in terms of defined quantities and g. 25%
Part (b) Denoting the coefficient of static friction by μs, write an expression for the sum of the forces in the x-direction just before the block begins to slide up the inclined plane. Use defined quantities and g in your expression ΣFx = 25%
Part (c) Assuming the plane is frictionless, what will the angle of the plane be, in degrees, if the spring is compressed by gravity a distance 0.1 m? 25%
Part (d) Assuming θ = 45 degrees and the surface is frictionless, how far will the spring be compressed, d in meters?