A block launched at speed \(v\) down an incline slides down the incline (there is friction between the block and incline) and into a spring (Figure P9.13), where it slows to zero speed as the spring compresses.

(a) Draw an energy diagram for this process using a system consisting of the block, spring, Earth, and incline. If there is more than one object causing energy conversions, use a separate bar for each.

(b) Repeat part \(a\) using a system of just the block and incline.

(c) Why can't you use the block alone as your system?

Data from Figure P9.13

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