Answer:

Explanation:
We can try writing the equation of the horizontal component of the length of the minute hand in terms of distance and the angle, that depends of time in this particular case.
The x-component of the length of the minute hand is:
(1)
- d is the length of the minute hand (d=D/2)
- D is the diameter of the clock
- t is the time (min)
Now, using the angular kinematic equations we can express the angle in term of angular velocity and time. As we know, the minute hand moves with a constant angular velocity, so we can use this equation:
(2)
Also we know, that the minute hand moves 90 degrees or π/2 rad in 15 min, so using the definition of angular velocity, we have:
Now, let's put this value on (2)
Finally the length x(t) of the shadow of the minute hand as a function of time t, will be:

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Answer:
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187,500N/m</h2>
Explanation:
From the question, the kinectic energy of the train will be equal to the energy stored in the spring.
Kinetic energy = 1/2 mv² and energy stored in a spring E = 1/2 ke².
Equating both we will have;
1/2 mv² = 1/2ke²
mv² = ke²
m is the mass of the train
v is the velocity of then train
k is the spring constant
e is the extension caused by the spring.
Given m = 30000kg, v = 4 m/s, e = 4 - 2.4 = 1.6m
Substituting this values into the formula will give;
30000*4² = k*1.6²

The value of the spring constant is 187,500N/m
Answer:
Frictional force, F = 45.9 N
Explanation:
It is given that,
Weight of the box, W = 150 N
Acceleration, 
The coefficient of static friction between the box and the wagon's surface is 0.6 and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.4.
It is mentioned that the box does not move relative to the wagon. The force of friction is equal to the applied force. Let a is the acceleration. So,



Frictional force is given by :


F = 45.9 N
So, the friction force on this box is closest to 45.9 N. Hence, this is the required solution.