The problem involves calculating the velocity of a 100 lb block dropped from a height of 5 ft onto a spring with a stiffness of 100 lbs/ft after the spring has deformed 4 inches. The discussion revolves around the concepts of energy conservation and the relationship between gravitational work and spring force work.
The discussion is active, with participants exploring different interpretations of energy conservation and the effects of gravitational and spring forces. Some guidance has been offered regarding the equations to consider, and there is an acknowledgment of the need to clarify the relationship between the forces involved.
There is a mention of the spring not necessarily reaching maximum compression at 4 inches, indicating that further motion of the block may occur. Participants are also navigating the constraints of the problem setup and assumptions about energy loss.
How do i find the velocity of a block of mass 100 lb being dropped a distance 5 ft onto a spring whose stifness is 100 lbs/ft after the spring has deformed 4 in?zero.....Dorothy Weglend said: