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System accepted 0,42854 m for question a. Thanks everyone :)

For mgh + 1/2mv2 = 1/2kx2 4,29*9,81*2,53 + 1/2*4,29*4,212 = 1/2*1770*x2 144,4929915 = 885*x2 x2 = 144,4929915/885 x2 = 0,1632689169491525423728813559322 x = 0,40406548596626332293541051481052 m System doesn't accept this answer. For mg(h+x) + 1/2mv2 = 1/2kx2 4,29*9,81*(2,53+x) + 1/2*4,29*4,212...

Homework Statement A 4.29-kg ball of clay is thrown downward from a height of 2.53 m with a speed of 4.21 m/s onto a spring with k = 1770 N/m. The clay compresses the spring a certain maximum amount before momentarily stopping. a) Find the maximum compression of the spring. b) Find the total...

Sorry. Edited the topic using the HW template.

If you think that is a quibble, you can give me a tutorial for this type questions instead of solving the question. Answer of that question isn't what I need.

Homework Statement Alternative link: http://oi62.tinypic.com/2iw28oh.jpg Homework Equations F = ma Ffriction = μN The Attempt at a Solution [/B]