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To find the horizontal distance multiple the horizontal velocity by the time. Since there is no given time it must be calculated using kinematic equation.
Y=Yo+Voyt+1/2at^2
0=.55+0+1/2(-9.8)t^2
-.55=-4.9t^2
sqrt(.55/4.9)=t
t=0.335 seconds
Horizontal distance
=0.335s*1.2m/s
=0.402 meters
Answer:
The mass m is 0.332 kg or 332 gm
Explanation:
Given
The platform is rotating with angular speed , 
Mass m is moving on platform in a circle with radius , 
Force sensor reading to which spring is attached , 
Now for the mass m to move in circle the required centripetal force is given by 
=>

Thus the mass m is 0.332 kg or 332 gm