Block on slope with spring at bottom HELP

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving a spring with a spring constant of 416 N/m, positioned at the bottom of a 25-degree frictionless inclined plane. A 1.3 kg mass is compressed against the spring by 11 cm before being released. The objective is to calculate the distance the mass travels up the incline before coming to a stop. The problem emphasizes the importance of showing an attempt at solving it, as assistance is contingent upon demonstrating effort.

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A spring (k= 416 N/m) is at the bottom of a 25 degree frictionless inclined plane. The spring is compressed 11 cm and a 1.3 kg mass is placed against the spring. The spring is released. Calculate the distance up the incline that the mass travels before coming to a stop for the first time.

thats the Q that i need help with... its a quiz question so help ASAP would b nice.

Thanks in advance
 
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AznRico said:
A spring (k= 416 N/m) is at the bottom of a 25 degree frictionless inclined plane. The spring is compressed 11 cm and a 1.3 kg mass is placed against the spring. The spring is released. Calculate the distance up the incline that the mass travels before coming to a stop for the first time.

thats the Q that i need help with... its a quiz question so help ASAP would b nice.

Thanks in advance
Help is available when you show an attempt to do the problem. We do not do the problems for you.
 
nm i got it, thanks for looking.. was helping a friend do his online quiz
 

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