Recent content by vishavs

It is always best to create a diagram and Net force equations for each individual object. You are right in that F=0 but this also tells you that whatever force is pulling at the block of wood, there is an equal and opposite force that stops it from moving. This is crucial piece of information...

To solve this problem you will have to analyze the situation and break it up in x and y coordinates. Trigonometry is used here. Are you stuck on the trigonometry or the actual wording?

I think it would be a wise choice to use energy in this problem. If you find the energy stored in the object at compression, you can use the conversation of energy and potential energy concepts to find the height. Also, you would have to use these formulas Energy stored in spring = 1/2 *...

I think gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy are the two I have to work with. Are you hinting at me missing one in my calculations? Would it happen to deal with what my x=0 is set at?

**Sorry I just noticed I posted this is the wrong forum, I don't see any delete button could a moderator move this to coursework/homework forum? This is a problem that I kept getting wrong and never understood why. I'm not asking for answers just help on tackling the question. I have tried it...