Is My Spring Equation Correct? A Quick Check

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The discussion revolves around the correctness of an equation related to spring mechanics, specifically focusing on energy transformations when a mass interacts with a spring. Participants are examining the role of gravitational potential energy in this context.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning the necessity of including gravitational potential energy in the analysis and discussing the point at which kinetic energy is converted to potential energy in the spring.

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The conversation includes some agreement on the approach to the problem, with participants exploring different interpretations of energy transformations. Guidance has been offered regarding the inclusion of gravitational potential energy.

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There is a mention of the mass moving downward before all energy is stored in the spring, indicating a possible assumption about the system's behavior that is under discussion.

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Ok, I know it's kind of simple but can someone please check if it's correct?

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There is no need to include gravitational potential in the first part. Once the mass hits the sprig all of the kinetic energy will turn into potential energy stored in the spring.
 


Kurdt said:
There is no need to include gravitational potential in the first part. Once the mass hits the sprig all of the kinetic energy will turn into potential energy stored in the spring.

Yeah, but it goes down a bit forwarder, I mean until it reaches d and then all the energy is in the spring, right?
 


Yes sorry your're right, it all looks fine.
 

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