The problem involves a 5.0-kg block that is lowered onto a vertical spring, with questions regarding the forces acting on the block and the spring constant of the bottom spring. The discussion centers around the readings of a spring scale and the relationship between force and spring compression.
The discussion is active, with participants questioning each other's interpretations and calculations regarding the forces involved. Some guidance is offered in the form of suggestions to draw diagrams to visualize the forces, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach to determining the spring constant.
Participants are navigating through the implications of the scale reading and the gravitational force acting on the block, while also considering the compression of the spring. There is an emphasis on understanding the net forces and their directions.
thats what i interpret from the question, is that not correct?BvU said:
Both forces are acting down so would it be (32+49.)1/0.03=2703BvU said:
Would it still not be what I did earlierBvU said:
why? what is the mistake, should the forces be subtractedBvU said: