A 126 kg block is released at a 6.8 m height
as shown. The track is frictionless. The block
travels down the track, hits a spring of force
constant k = 1999 N/m.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s
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.moreno (lm35839) – Homework 16A – smith – (14122) 3
6.8 m
x
126 kg
1999 N/m
Determine the compression of the spring x
from its equilibrium position before coming to
rest momentarily.
Answer in units of m