Time taken for a mass on the end of a spring to hit a wall

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a problem involving the dynamics of a mass attached to a spring and its interaction with a wall. Participants are exploring the time it takes for the mass to hit the wall, which involves concepts from mechanics and oscillatory motion.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to clarify the calculations related to the spring constant and its implications for the problem. There are questions about the accuracy of the provided calculations and the relevance of attached images to the problem statement.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants seeking clarification on the calculations presented. There is an acknowledgment of potential errors in the attachments, and adjustments have been made to the original post to better align with the question at hand.

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There are indications of missing information or incorrect attachments that may affect the clarity of the problem. Participants are questioning the assumptions made regarding the spring constant and its calculation.

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Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



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James Ray said:

Homework Statement



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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution



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The attachment does not show work related to the question you posted, I guess you uploaded the wrong picture.
 
nrqed said:
The attachment does not show work related to the question you posted, I guess you uploaded the wrong picture.
Thanks, I've changed the post.
 
James Ray said:
Thanks, I've changed the post.
I don't understand your calculation of the spring constant. 1.122 (2.4) must be > 2.
 

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