Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134202709
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 53P
An elastic towrope has spring constant 1300 N/m. It’s connected between a truck and a 1900-kg car. As the truck tows the car, the rope stretches 55 cm. Starting from rest, how far do the truck and the car move in 1 min? Assume the car experiences negligible friction.
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