An object of mass 3.05 kg, moving with an initial velocity of 5.09 i m/s, collides with and sticks to an object of mass 2.34 kg
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Answer:
0.51 m
Explanation:
Using the principle of conservation of energy, change in potential energy equals to the change in kinetic energy of the spring.
Kinetic energy, KE=½kx²
Where k is spring constant and x is the compression of spring
Potential energy, PE=mgh
Where g is acceleration due to gravity, h is height and m is mass
Equating KE=PE
mgh=½kx²
Making x the subject of formula
Substituting 9.81 m/s² for g, 1300 kg for m, 10m for h and 1000000 for k then