A spring is hung from the ceiling. A 0.536 -kg block is then attached to the free end of the spring. When released from rest, the block drops 0.180 m before momentarily coming to rest, after which it moves back upward. (a) What is the spring constant of the spring? (b) Find the angular frequency of the block's vibrations.
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a. k = F/d = M*g/d = (0.536*9.8)/0.18m = 29.2N/m.