Question

) A small block of mass 0.5 kg is pushed against a spring of force constant 500 N/m, compressing it a distance of x=10 cm. When released, the block travels along a smooth circular track of radius 0.8 m, as shown. What would be the speed of the block at the top of the circular track?

Answer 1

Answer:

Use the Energy conservation.

Find the value of v from the above equation.

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