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Homework Statement
A horizontal spring with stiffness 0.8 N/m has a relaxed length of 17 cm (0.17 m). A mass of 21 grams (0.021 kg) is attached and you stretch the spring to a total length of 25 cm (0.25 m). The mass is then released from rest. What is the speed of the mass at the moment when the spring returns to its relaxed length of 17 cm (0.17 m)?
Homework Equations
Ef= Ei +W
Kf + Uf = Ki + Ui + W
The Attempt at a Solution
so no work done W=0
Ki = 0 since released from rest
then 1/2 mvf^2 + 1/2Ksf^2 = 1\2Ksi^2
i want to find vf , i have m , i have k, i guess am having a problem with Sf and Si cause am not getting a correct answer, and am not sure if am using the right formula. Thanks