A spring-loaded toy gun is used to shoot a ball straight up in the air. (Figure...

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A spring-loaded toy gun is used to shoot a ball straight up in the air. (Figure 1)The ball reaches a maximum height H, measured from the equilibrium position of the spring. Figure H 1 of 1 Part A The same ball is shot straight up a second time from the same gun, but this time the spring is compressed only half as far before firing. How far up does the ball go this time? Neglect friction. Assume that the spring is ideal and that the distance by which the spring is compressed is negligible compared to Η. ► View Available Hint(s) height= Submit 195) ΑΣΦ Provide Feedback xa Xb a √x x x Previous Answers Request Answer x |X| ? X.10n X Incorrect; Try Again; 2 attempts remaining Gravitational potential energy varies linearly with height, but the spring's potential energy varies quadratically with the amount of compression or extension. Next > A spring-loaded toy gun is used to shoot a ball straight up in the air. (Figure 1)The ball reaches a maximum height H, measured from the equilibrium position of the spring. Figure H 1 of 1 Part A The same ball is shot straight up a second time from the same gun, but this time the spring is compressed only half as far before firing. How far up does the ball go this time? Neglect friction. Assume that the spring is ideal and that the distance by which the spring is compressed is negligible compared to Η. ► View Available Hint(s) height= Submit 195) ΑΣΦ Provide Feedback xa Xb a √x x x Previous Answers Request Answer x |X| ? X.10n X Incorrect; Try Again; 2 attempts remaining Gravitational potential energy varies linearly with height, but the spring's potential energy varies quadratically with the amount of compression or extension. Next >

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