Determining Weight Displacement with a Roller and Spring
What is the distance to which the 10lb weight is located when it is in equilibrium?
Forces Acting on the Weight
Determination of Weight Displacement
To determine the distance to which the weight is located when it is in equilibrium, we can use Hooke's Law, which states: F = k * x, where F is the force, k is the stiffness constant, and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position.
Since the force due to the spring is equal to the weight of the object in this case, we have: 10lbs = 10lbs/in * x. By solving for x, we find that x = 1 inch.
Therefore, the weight is located 1 inch from the equilibrium position when it is in equilibrium.