Calculating Velocity of a Block After Release from a Spring

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To calculate the velocity of a 1.10 kg block after being released from a spring with a force constant of 0.2 x 10^4 N/m, one should consider the energy stored in the spring. The potential energy stored in the compressed spring can be converted into kinetic energy as the block is released. The relationship between spring potential energy and kinetic energy is key to solving the problem. By applying the conservation of energy principle, the velocity can be determined. Understanding these energy transformations will guide the solution process effectively.
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I know this is probably an easy question but -

A 1.10 kg block is held against a spring of force constant 0.2 104 N/m, compressing it a distance of 0.34 m. How fast is the block moving after it is released and the spring pushes it away?

If someone could just point me in the right direction for this problem I'd appreciate it!
 
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youxcrushxme said:
I know this is probably an easy question but -

A 1.10 kg block is held against a spring of force constant 0.2 104 N/m, compressing it a distance of 0.34 m. How fast is the block moving after it is released and the spring pushes it away?

If someone could just point me in the right direction for this problem I'd appreciate it!
Point ==> Energy
 
Yup. Try posting your thoughts on this first. What type of energy does a spring store? What type of energy does a body in motion have? What is their relationship? Use this questions as a starter.
 
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