Question: A vertical ideal spring is mounted on the floor and has a spring constant of 170 N/m. A 0.64-kg block is placed on the spring
(a) In one case, the block is placed on the spring and not released until it rests stationary on the spring in its equilibrium position.
Determine the amount (magnitude only) by which the spring is compressed.
(b) In a second situation, the block is released from rest immediately after being placed on the spring and falls downward until it comes to a momentary halt. Determine the amount (magnitude only) by which the spring is now compressed.
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REASONING a As the block rests stationary in its equilibrium position it has no acceleration According to Newtons second law the net force acting on the block is therefore zero This means that the dow... View full answer
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