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In order to determine the acceleration of the block, use the following formula:

Moreover, remind that for an object attached to a spring the magnitude of the force acting over a mass is given by:

Then, you have:

by solving for a, you obtain:

In this case, you have:
k: spring constant = 100N/m
m: mass of the block = 200g = 0.2kg
x: distance related to the equilibrium position = 14cm - 12cm = 2cm = 0.02m
Replace the previous values of the parameters into the expression for a:

Hence, the acceleration of the block is 10 m/s^2
It depends on two factors height and mass
Answer:
1.08 s
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Height (h) reached = 1.45 m
Time of flight (T) =?
Next, we shall determine the time taken for the kangaroo to return from the height of 1.45 m. This can be obtained as follow:
Height (h) = 1.45 m
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²
Time (t) =?
h = ½gt²
1.45 = ½ × 9.8 × t²
1.45 = 4.9 × t²
Divide both side by 4.9
t² = 1.45/4.9
Take the square root of both side
t = √(1.45/4.9)
t = 0.54 s
Note: the time taken to fall from the height(1.45m) is the same as the time taken for the kangaroo to get to the height(1.45 m).
Finally, we shall determine the total time spent by the kangaroo before returning to the earth. This can be obtained as follow:
Time (t) taken to reach the height = 0.54 s
Time of flight (T) =?
T = 2t
T = 2 × 0.54
T = 1.08 s
Therefore, it will take the kangaroo 1.08 s to return to the earth.
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