A mass, m, is suspended between two springs with equal spring constants, k. The top spring...

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A mass, m, is suspended between two springs with equal spring constants, k. The top spring is compressed some amount, Ay, and the bottom spring is extended by the same amount. a. If the mass is dropped, what will its maximum velocity be, express your answer in terms of g, m, k, and Ay. If m=3.00 kg, k=5.00 N/m, and Ay=7 m, what is the numerical value for the maximum velocity? b. What will be the lowest point that the mass reaches? (Assume the springs are sufficiently long enough that the mass will not hit the floor). A mass, m, is suspended between two springs with equal spring constants, k. The top spring is compressed some amount, Ay, and the bottom spring is extended by the same amount. a. If the mass is dropped, what will its maximum velocity be, express your answer in terms of g, m, k, and Ay. If m=3.00 kg, k=5.00 N/m, and Ay=7 m, what is the numerical value for the maximum velocity? b. What will be the lowest point that the mass reaches? (Assume the springs are sufficiently long enough that the mass will not hit the floor).