Question: 4 . A 5 0 0 g block is dropped onto a relaxed vertical spring with a spring constant k = 3 N / cm

4. A 500 g block is dropped onto a relaxed vertical spring with a spring constant k =3 N/cm. The block becomes attached to the spring and continues downward under the influence of gravity, compressing the spring 15 cm before momentarily stopping. What is the speed of the block just before it hits the spring? A)1.2 m/s B)1.8 m/s C)3.25 m/s D)5.8 m/s E)13.5 m/s

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