Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes

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A vertical test-rig uses a spring to launch a miniature research probe upwards.

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Just before the probe is released, the spring has a compression of 0.06 m0.06\text{ m}0.06 m.

  • mass of the probe = 0.010 kg0.010\text{ kg}0.010 kg
  • spring constant = 400 N/m400\text{ N/m}400 N/m

Calculate the maximum speed of the probe just after it is released. Give the unit.

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b.

Complete the sentence:

As the probe climbs upwards through the air, there is a decrease in the ____________ energy of the probe.

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c.

Give one factor that would increase the maximum height reached by the probe before it momentarily comes to rest.

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