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A 0.585 kg cart compresses a spring, with a spring constant of 118 N/m, 0.36 m...

A 0.585 kg cart compresses a spring, with a spring constant of 118 N/m, 0.36 m on a flat track that sits 1.3 m above the ground.

How much elastic potential energy is stored in the spring? Include units:

How much kinetic energy will the cart have after it is released and the spring is no longer touching the cart? Ignore friction and air resistance. Include units:

What will the velocity of the cart be after it is released and the spring is no longer touching the cart? Ignore friction and air resistance. Include units:

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