The problem involves calculating the velocity of a block shot from a spring gun, considering the effects of gravitational potential energy and spring potential energy. The block has a mass of 0.75 kg, and the spring constant is given as 28 N/m with an initial compression of 0.23 m. The table height is 1.04 m, and the surface is frictionless.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing hints and asking for clarification on the original poster's calculations. There is no explicit consensus, but guidance has been offered regarding the need to incorporate the height of the table into the calculations.
Participants note discrepancies in the spring constant used in calculations and emphasize the importance of considering the gravitational potential energy when determining the velocity at impact.
Are you sure?? You need to find the velocity at the bottom and not at 1.04m. Also, k = 28N/m, not 23.Aggie said:(23*0.23^2)/2= (0.75*9.8*1.04)+(0.7*v^2)/2