Conservation of energy problem.

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The discussion centers on a conservation of energy problem presented in a homework assignment. The participants share links to images of the problem statement and their attempts at solutions for parts #7 and #8. The solutions provided include calculations and reasoning, but there is uncertainty regarding the correctness of the approach for part #8. The urgency of the deadline is emphasized, indicating the need for prompt feedback on the solutions.

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Homework Statement



problem is here

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1675/question7ql6.th.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php

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The Attempt at a Solution


for the #7 part

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9079/problem7answerqq9.th.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php

and for #8 here is where i wasnt too sure i was on the right track.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/1459/problem8answerth8.th.jpg http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php
 
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due tomorrow...going to bed would like to see if I am on the right track.
 

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