Determine energy stored in spring when the object stops


Suppose that you want to design a bumper that will bring a 20-lb package moving at 10 ft/s to rest at 6 inches from the point of contact with the bumber. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the package and the floor is .3, determine:

a.) the work done by the friction force.

b.) spring constant.

c.)enery stored in the spring when the object stops.

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Mechanical Engineering: Determine energy stored in spring when the object stops
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