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Hi thanks for the reply. You said that Wx = ½kx² = PE = m*g*x Why can't you just solve for x in this step? That's what I've been wondering all along?

Homework Statement A mass is initially held in place at the top of a spring. When it is let go, it falls and compresses a spring. What is the maximum compression of the spring. Homework Equations f=-kx The Attempt at a Solution I know the solution is to equate mg and kx to find x...