How Do Energy Conversions Occur in a Spring-Loaded Device?

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Energy conversions in a spring-loaded device involve the transformation of strain energy into kinetic energy when the spring is compressed and then released. As the device ascends, it gains potential energy at its highest point before descending, where kinetic energy is again present. Upon reaching the ground, sound energy is produced as the device impacts. To enhance the explanation, consider discussing the maximum velocity achieved and the maximum height reached, including potential energy at that height. Overall, a thorough description of these energy transformations will effectively address the homework prompt.
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Homework Statement



Describe the energy conversions of a device which is on a spring which is compressed then released and then spring bresks the device bounces up in the air.

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ignore air resistantance

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The device goes from strain energy to kinetic energy at the highest point it has potential energy then goes back down with kinetic energy then reaching the ground with ending of sound energy with the noise

What else can I say for 7 marks?
 
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assume a compersion in spring and thus calculate max velocity of the device
find max height that device gains and its petential energy there (assume refrence as ground)
or even you can calculate the time period of the continuous motion
 
Thanks but the q did not ask for calculation

Just a description
 
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