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Discussion Forum : KOP: Work and Energy - General Questions (Q.No. 10)
KOP: Work and Energy
10.

The coefficient of friction between the 2-lb block and the surface is = 0.2. The block is acted upon by a horizontal force of P. Determine the maximum deformation of the outer spring B at the instant the block comes to rest. Spring B has a stiffness of KB = 20 lb/ft and the "nested" spring C has a stiffness of kc = 40 lb/ft.

xB = 1.154 ft
xB = 0.790 ft
xB = 0.923 ft
xB = 1.137 ft
Answer: Option
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Shiva said:   10 years ago
In diagram, how can 1.25 ft be more than 3 ft?
Dharma said:   7 years ago
Here, it should be 1 ft, not 3 ft.
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