Simple harmonic motion question

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After collision energy is mgh/2. I am having trouble in writing the energy equation after this.
 

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Please show your actual work.
 
gage123 said:
I am having trouble in writing the energy equation after this.
According to our rules, to receive help, you need to show some credible effort towards answering the question.
Please read, understand and follow our homework guidelines, especially item 4, here
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/homework-help-guidelines-for-students-and-helpers.686781/

We prefer that you use ##\LaTeX## for posting equations. To learn how, use the link "LaTeX Guide", lower left, above "Attach files".
 
Ok, thank you.
 

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