Transvere wave because the direction which the particles are being displaced
Hooke's Law says that F=-kx where k is the spring constant measured in N/m (newtons per meter)
Since we are only looking at the vertical height, we can use the free fall equation to find the height:
h = 0.5*g*t^2, where h is height in m, g is acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s^2), and t is time in seconds
h = 0.5*(9.81 m/s^2)*(3.7 s)^2
h = 67.15 m
Therefore, the 7th floor window is 67.15 m above ground level.
The force pushing down is the force of Gravity. On a chair it is in perfect balance with the force pushing up (the normal force)
in terms of magnitude
FN = FG = mg
the forces are in opposite direction
hope this helps
