Calculating Velocity of a Block After Release from a Spring

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The discussion centers on calculating the velocity of a 1.10 kg block released from a spring with a force constant of 0.2 x 104 N/m, compressed by 0.34 m. The key to solving this problem lies in understanding the conversion of potential energy stored in the spring into kinetic energy of the block. The relevant formulas include the spring potential energy equation, U = 1/2 k x2, and the kinetic energy equation, KE = 1/2 mv2. By equating these energies, one can derive the block's velocity after release.

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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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