A block of mass \(m\) is released from rest at point A on a curved ramp, at a height \(H\) above the ground. The ramp is frictionless and transitions smoothly into a horizontal surface at point B (where position \(x = 0\)). From \(x = 0\) to \(x = L\) (point C), the horizontal surface is rough, with a coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu\). At point C, the block makes contact with an uncompressed ideal spring of spring constant \(k\). For all \(x > L\), the surface is frictionless. The block compresses the spring and comes to a momentary halt at point D, a distance \(D\) from the spring's uncompressed position. (Thus, point D is located at \(x = L + D\)). • Nerd Notes

AP Physics 1

3.4 Conservation of Energy

3.3 Potential Energy

3.2 Work

2.8 Spring Forces

2.2 Forces and Free-Body Diagrams

1.3 Representing Motion

Multi-Unit

AdvancedFRQGraphicalMathematicalProportional AnalysisConceptual19.3k

Tools for a 5